AstraZeneca
Senior Director, Cell Therapy Partnerships & Strategy – Neurology
$288K–$432K
US · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- At least 5 years of relevant experience; eligible experience areas are stated as alternatives.
- Education
- MD, PhD, or dual MD/PhD.
About the job
Leads AstraZeneca’s global cell therapy site-partnership strategy, with a focus on Neurology, to strengthen clinical trial delivery, patient access, and site readiness for commercial launch.
What you'll do
- Build and manage strategic relationships with clinical sites, investigators, and external experts; lead site partnership governance.
- Develop and optimize the global site network, addressing operational barriers and using site insights to improve trial execution and patient access.
- Support Neurology launch and commercial readiness, including the AZD0120 launch footprint, particularly in the U.S.
What they ask for
- MD, PhD, or dual MD/PhD, with clinical or research training in Neurology or a closely related therapeutic area.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in Neurology, cell therapy, biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, cell and gene therapy research, or a healthcare system.
- Direct Neurology clinical development and clinical-trial experience, with deep expertise in Neurology and cell therapy.
- Experience leading complex external partnerships and cross-functional initiatives; understanding of clinical site operations and CAR-T logistics; willing and able to travel domestically and internationally more than 50% of the time.
Nice to have
- Neurology fellowship or clinical practice experience; experience leading Neurology or cell/gene therapy clinical trials.
- Experience in cellular therapy or transplant programs, strategic site networks, or clinical-to-commercial transition and launch readiness.
Pay
$288,059.20 - $432,088.80 USD annual base salary
Tools
Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project
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