Director, Manufacturing - Cell Therapy

Overview

Typical Accountabilities:
Leads a multi disciplinary team and is accountable for the overall performance of all processes and people within the boundaries of the Process Execution Team, including production, material and asset utilization, support and inventory. Provides capability and capacity input to Global Supply Chain and Regional business planning groups for medium and long term planning purposes. Leads 0-3 month supply planning and decisions for products impacted by their Process Execution Team within the Global Supply Teams.

Ensures capacity and capability is in place to meet demand. Develops senior level contacts, in particular with the Global Supply Chain and Marketing Company Account Managers in order to resolve issues, optimise business performance and develop future improvement opportunities. Maintains supply in line with customer demand. Maintains financial control of the process and organisation. Maintains compliance with internal and external requirements.

Drives continuous improvement. Coaches and develop professional aspects of all Process Execution Team members.

• Leads a multi disciplinary team and is accountable for the overall performance of all processes and people within the Process Execution Team, including production, material and asset utilization, support and inventory.
• Provides capability and capacity input to Global Supply Chain and Regional business planning groups for medium and long term planning purposes.
• Leads 0-3 month supply planning and decisions for products within the Global Supply Teams.
• Ensures capacity and capability is in place to meet demand.
• Develops senior level contacts with Global Supply Chain and Marketing Company Account Managers to resolve issues, optimise business performance and develop improvement opportunities.
• Maintains supply in line with customer demand.
• Maintains financial control of the process and organisation.
• Maintains compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Drives continuous improvement.
• Coaches and develop professional aspects of all Process Execution Team members.

• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels): 50-100
• Grandfather (manager of a manager)

Own country

Essential:

• Degree qualified
• Significant experience in similar environment at a management level
• Comprehensive understanding of Lean / 6 sigma concepts, principles and tools
• Comprehensive understanding of Pharmaceutical supply chain processes, quality principles and current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements

Desirable:

• Key Relationship to reach solutions:
  Internal (to AZ or team):
  Site Leadership Team;
  Process Execution Team leadership;
  Functional Leaders;
  Corporate Functions;
  Brand Teams;
  Internal Customers
• External (to AZ):

Compensation Pay Range:

-  USD Annual

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position is outlined above. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).

Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program[401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Date Posted 05-Jan-2026

Closing Date 18-Jan-2026

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