Senior Director, External Science Engagement & Strategy - Cell Therapy

AstraZeneca · Cambridge Kendall SQ, MA

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What they're looking for

Extensive experience in external scientific engagement, partnerships, or medical affairs within biopharmaceutical R&D
Demonstrated ability to design and execute strategic stakeholder engagement programs and advisory forums
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across clinical development, regulatory, and medical affairs functions
Experience with cell therapy, advanced therapeutics, or oncology clinical development preferred
Strategic planning and execution capability with measurable outcomes and governance frameworks
Proven track record building and managing relationships with academic institutions and key opinion leaders

What you'll be doing

Design and lead external scientific panels and advisory committees addressing program-level strategic questions
Develop integrated medical congress strategies for major conferences including ASH, ASCO, EHA, and ESMO
Identify and cultivate strategic relationships with key external experts, academic institutions, and cell therapy centers
Partner with clinical development teams to translate external insights into study design and evidence-generation plans
Establish governance frameworks, track engagement outcomes, and document strategic recommendations across programs

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