Cell Therapy Strategy and Commercial Executive Director

Role: Strategy and Commercial Executive Director within AstraZeneca's Cell Therapy Enterprise, responsible for shaping and executing end-to-end commercial and strategic initiatives for specific indications. Objectives include developing clinical and portfolio strategies, guiding pipeline and lifecycle management, and leading cross-functional execution to support cell therapies from discovery through late-stage development. Responsibilities encompass leading global commercial efforts, generating competitive intelligence and market insights, and collaborating closely with clinical, medical, business development, and pipeline teams. Required qualifications include a BA/BS with 10+ years, MS/MBA with 8+ years, or PhD/MD with 5+ years in life sciences or consulting, with strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities. Preferred skills involve analytical acumen, business and pharma experience, operational organization, financial literacy, and scientific background. The role demands effective communication with senior leadership, influence, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, matrixed environment. The position is based in Gaithersburg MD, Boston MA, South San Francisco CA, or New York NY, with a hybrid in-office requirement of at least three days per week, and includes a competitive salary, incentives, benefits, and a focus on inclusive hiring.