AstraZeneca
Associate Director, Territory Operations Manager – Cell Therapy
US - Seattle - WA · Director
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$19,256 more — $169,354 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $169,354 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "General and Operations Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · General and Operations Managers (11-1021) · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Associate Director, Territory Operations Manager - Cell Therapy - Northwest Region Are you ready to pioneer cell therapy trial operations across a dynamic region and help transform outcomes for people with cancer?
- This role sits at the intersection of science, operations, and patient care-where robust clinical execution and smart, data-informed decisions accelerate both trials and future commercial delivery.
- As a regional expert, you will guide treatment centers through complex cell therapy workflows, from site strategy and activation to ongoing operational and clinical oversight.
Responsibilities
- Regional Site Strategy: Partner with regional leadership to shape site selection and expansion plans that accelerate patient access and trial readiness while ensuring sustainable operations.
- Site Activation and Certification: Lead risk-based activation, certification, and training programs to bring new treatment centers online efficiently and compliantly.
- Clinical Workflow Excellence: Guide end-to-end cell therapy workflows-including apheresis, product handling, infusion, and documentation-to deliver consistent, high-quality patient care.
- Collaborator Engagement: Build positive relationships with investigators, physicians, nurses, apheresis teams, cell therapy labs, and site leadership to establish patient-centered service lines.
- Training and Mentorship: Design and deliver training for site staff and junior team members to elevate capability and consistency across the region.
- Issue Management and Continuous Improvement: Respond constructively to SOP deviations, implement corrective actions, and share guidelines to strengthen system-wide performance.
- Travel: Travel up to 50% to engage with sites, support activations, and maintain ongoing operational oversight.
- Experience selecting/overseeing external providers and developing contracts.
- 02-Nov-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with detailed knowledge/hands-on experience in
- Advanced scientific degree or equivalent experience
- Experience across academic/Sponsor settings and countries.
- Expertise in service lines (infrastructure, resourcing, costs, quality metrics).
- Proven delivery to timelines, cost, and quality
- Excellent knowledge of cell therapy standards/regulations.
Nice to have
- 8 years of clinical experience within a hospital setting and/or industry, with 6 years of CAR-T experience preferred.
Compensation
- The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $150,098 - $225,147 USD.
Benefits
- offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Align with Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Medical, Market Access, Compliance, and Commercial to ensure integrated delivery across clinical and commercial phases.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with detailed knowledge/hands-on experience in Cell Therapy (preferred: nursing, Life Sciences, healthcare administration, Business).
- Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.
Company info
- Reporting and Insights: Lead research and internal reporting on standards, performance, and guidelines to inform governance and strategy across multiple countries and local contexts.
Equal opportunity
- If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Experience across academic/Sponsor settings and countries
This listing is sourced directly from AstraZeneca's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.