Director, Cell Therapy Global Operations Excellence

Warszawa, mazowieckie
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7 dni temu

Director, Cell Therapy Global Operations ExcellenceLocation: WarsawHybrid Model: 3 days per week from officeThe Director, Cell Therapy Global Operations Excellence (Dir. CT Global Ops Exc) role will work in a collaborative manner with other members of the Cell Therapy Clinical Operations (CTCO) Business Processes, Quality & Learning (BPQL) team in order to continuously develop and optimize AstraZeneca’s processes so as to support the successful delivery of Cell Therapy Programmes.The Dir. CT Global Ops Exc role will function within the BPQL team with a focused responsibility to meet the needs and considerations relevant to CTCO Study Management and Program Management Teams.The Dir. CT Global Ops Exc role has a specific area of expertise within CTCO BPQL in the following manner:

Collaborate as part of the Study Management Functional Process Expert (SM FPE) network, and to be highly knowledgeable across numerous clinical process areas so as to have a unified global AZ process as is reasonably possible.

Jointly responsible with CTCO BPQL and BPMO for the successful implementation of Cell Therapy-specific processes that meet that meet the needs and considerations relevant to CTCO Study Management and Program Management Teams.

Jointly responsible with the BPMO for the successful implementation of a process-centric culture to improve quality & efficiency and to support delivery of changes and improvements to the business processes and procedures which underpin clinical trials.

Liaise and cooperate closely with BPMO in Process Quality and Learning (PQL) alongside system owners within Global Clinical Solutions (GCS) to ensure Cell Therapy-specific user requirements are met in all AZ global systems and processes, and to support effective implementation across GSTs

Typical AccountabilitiesDir. CT Global Ops Exc works closely with BPMO and owners of any AZ systems used by CTCO GSTs maintaining global process and tools and ensuring:Functional representation during development of process changes and improvements: providing functional inputs and leadership throughout the cycle of business process and procedural document changesApproving changes: Reviewing and managing the functional approval of all changes to clinical business processes and mandatory procedural documentsProcess KPIs & measurement: Developing, designing and applying insights from process metrics to inform process and business improvement activities in their functionChange agent to support the effective uptake and adoption of new and changed processes including directing comms and engagement effort in the functions to the right user communitiesFirst line of support for process users: supporting functional process users by answering questions arising from the user communityBeing the functional subject matter expert and maintaining industry best practice awareness and up to date knowledge of international standards, regulations and guidelines relevant for SM activitiesBeing the first point of contact for the GST process users regarding any questions, queries (including R&D Process Portal Helpdesk tickets), issues or risks that arise at the process functional level and provide business knowledge and guidance to the functionEscalate to the BPMO, any issues or risks that cannot be resolved at the functional levelResponsible for lifecycle management of relevant procedural documents guidelines, forms, non-mandatory templates and training materials and for ensuring compliance with applicable industry regulations and AstraZeneca Global and Local PoliciesInspection accountability for Cell Therapy-specific procedural documents that impact GSTs and available, wherever reasonable, for internal and external inspections, audits and follow-up related to Cell Therapy-specific functional process questionsBeing the champion of the process and any relevant SOPs and working practices at the functional levelResponsible for the effective and timely communication of information, and to support the development and delivery of high-quality training materials for the allocated areaEducation, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceEssential:Bachelor of Science in an appropriate discipline or equivalent experienceAt least 7 years of extensive operational experience in Drug Development within a pharmaceutical or clinical backgroundHigh level of business process, technology and Clinical Study information knowledgeDemonstrated project management skills and proven skills to deliver to time and qualityExperience in working successfully and collaboratively with external partnersDemonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills, negotiation, collaboration, problem solving, presentation, knowledge transfer (mentoring), conflict management and interpersonal skillsExpert knowledge of Clinical Trials related international regulations, guidelines and standards (ICH GCP, FDA, EMA regulations and guidelines as minimum), as well as AZ internal standards and procedures, across functionsAbility to effectively influence and communicate; ability to engage and collaborate across boundaries with problem solving focusAbility to drive and champion global change and actively advocate and implement more efficient and effective processesAbility to manage multiple competing priorities, demonstrating a growth mindset, innovation, ownership and accountabilityDesirable:Previous experience in Process Owner’s rolesPrevious experience in attending regulatory inspectionsExpert reputation within the business and industryExperience of utilizing standard process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) to identify root causes of process issues and identify areas of process improvementExperience in the development and management of Business Process to deliver business performanceWhat we offer:Welcome to Warsaw Site, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day.To help you maintain your best self, here’s a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you:

The best team to support you,
Multisport card,
Pension plan,
Life insurance,
after-work events,
private medical care
lunch card,
bright and spacious environment,
sustainable office working environment.

Please note that we are working in a hybrid model of 3 days per week from the office in WarsawDate Posted 28-sie-2025Closing Date 08-wrz-2025AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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