AstraZeneca
Cell Therapy Supply Chain Operational Excellence & Performance Lead
$121K–$182K
US - Gaithersburg - MD · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Business, or related field.
About the job
Leads transformation and operational excellence across the cell therapy global supply chain by improving processes, operating models, governance, and performance management.
What you'll do
- Establish supply chain process standards, governance, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Lead cross-functional process transformation, Lean initiatives, change management, and implementation roadmaps.
- Develop performance frameworks, KPIs, reporting, and governance routines; partner on digital, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled improvements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Business, or related field.
- 6+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required.
- Experience in biopharmaceutical, biotech, advanced therapy, or other highly regulated operations environments.
Nice to have
- Experience in cell therapy, gene therapy, or advanced therapy supply chains; or transformation in a rapidly growing business.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; additional certifications or an MBA or related advanced degree are also preferred.
Pay
$121,149.60 - $181,724.40 USD, base salary
Tools
Lean Six Sigma, KPIs, automation, advanced analytics, process mining
AI focus
Partner with Digital and Supply Chain teams to identify and implement AI-enabled solutions that improve supply chain effectiveness.
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