Associate Director, CT Network Capacity Planning
AstraZeneca · Gaithersburg, MD +1 more
Clinical OperationsFull-time$124k–$186kCompany career page
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Role summary
Associate Director leading cell therapy network capacity planning at AstraZeneca, responsible for translating supply plans into executable site capacity plans and managing patient slot allocation across a global manufacturing network. Role focuses on optimizing capacity, coordinating cross-functional execution, and advancing digital capabilities in a highly regulated environment.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years or Master's degree with 6+ years in pharma/biotech
- Direct experience in supply planning, network planning, capacity planning, or S&OP/S&OE leadership
- Cell therapy, gene therapy, or autologous supply chain experience strongly preferred
- Experience with advanced planning tools, ERP systems (SAP), and planning analytics
- Track record leading cross-functional teams in complex, variable, regulated environments
What you'll be doing
- Operationalize slot allocation rules and manage rolling 90-day schedules aligned with manufacturing constraints and patient readiness
- Lead network capacity planning across 0-9 month horizon, translating approved supply plans into executable site-level capacity plans
- Coordinate across patient operations, clinical operations, manufacturing, and commercial teams to maximize utilization and resolve slot conflicts
- Analyze reservation conversion, utilization trends, and missed-slot root causes to improve service levels and capacity use
- Design and implement digital and AI solutions to automate slot management and advance planning operating model capabilities
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