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Senior Director, Cell Therapy Manufacturing Network F&E Lead

AstraZeneca
August 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (California, MD)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Lead facilities engineering for cell therapy manufacturing, focusing on facility design standards, contamination control, and risk mitigation. Responsibilities: develop user requirements, evaluate network expansion, guide capital investments, assess site risks, standardize operating models across supply sites, and support digital/AI technology deployment. Collaborate with real estate, engineering, and operations teams; support SHE management and sustainability initiatives. Requirements: Bachelor's in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil/Structural, or Architectural Engineering; 10+ years in pharma/biotech facilities engineering, with 5+ years in multi-site or network roles; experience with cell therapy, biologics, or ATMP manufacturing facility design; expertise in contamination control strategies, cleanroom standards, GMP facility requirements, and equipment qualification. Preferred: Master's degree, professional engineering licensure. HighValue: cell therapy facilities, contamination control, GMP compliance, multi-site operations, capital planning, digital tools (BIM, CMMS). WorkSetup: not specified; likely hybrid or on-site depending on project needs.