Cell Therapy Strategy and Commercial Executive Director

Role: Strategy and Commercial Executive Director within AstraZeneca's Cell Therapy Enterprise, responsible for shaping and leading end-to-end strategic initiatives for specific indications or disease areas in cell therapy. Primary objectives include developing clinical, commercial, and pipeline strategies, conducting competitive intelligence, and aligning cross-functional teams for successful portfolio progression. Responsibilities encompass defining indication-level visions, integrating clinical development plans, managing industry and market insights, and collaborating across R&D, commercial, and medical teams to ensure optimal execution. Requirements: BA/BS with 10+ years, MS/MBA with 8+ years, or PhD/MD with 5+ years in life sciences or related consulting; proven leadership with senior teams; strategic mindset; strong communication skills; and experience in pharma R&D or commercial strategy. Preferred skills include analytical capabilities, business acumen, financial literacy, and experience in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. High-Value: Focus on cell therapy for cancer, immune, and rare diseases; involvement across early to late-stage development; in-market commercial, clinical, and pipeline strategy; global scope with offices in Gaithersburg MD, Boston MA, South San Francisco CA, and NY NY. Work setup involves a hybrid model with a minimum of three days in-office per week. The role offers a competitive salary range of $267,914 to $401,870, with incentives and comprehensive benefits.