Director, Supplier Development
AstraZeneca · Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America · Global
Pharma Strategy
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Demand70
Career growth75
Healthcare fit35
Remote potential50
5-year outlook
The role offers a strong salary range ($145K-$218K) with potential for growth given the expanding cell therapy market. Senior supply chain leaders in pharma typically see steady compensation increases and opportunities for advancement.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
senior
Employment type
full-time
Date found
2026-09-24
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Clinicians without supply chain or CMC experience will find this role challenging to break into, but those with pharma operations, quality, or regulatory backgrounds could leverage their expertise. It is a high-impact strategic role for experienced professionals.
Who should apply
Clinicians with an MBA or advanced degree in supply chain, those with prior pharma/biotech industry experience in manufacturing, quality, or regulatory affairs, and pharmacists or scientists with CMC exposure.
CV angle
Highlight any experience with process improvement, quality systems, regulatory compliance, or cross-functional collaboration. Emphasize understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and cell therapy workflows, even if from a clinical or research perspective.
Skills to highlight
- supply chain management
- CMC knowledge
- risk assessment
- supplier performance monitoring
- Lean/Six Sigma
- cross-functional collaboration
- data analysis
- project management
Role summary
A senior leadership role at AstraZeneca focused on developing and managing suppliers for the cell therapy portfolio, ensuring supply chain resilience, quality, and cost efficiency. Involves strategic risk modeling, supplier evaluations, and collaboration with technical and regulatory teams.
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