Director, Supply Chain
AstraZeneca · Rockville, Maryland, United States of America · Global
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Dentist
Demand68
Career growth58
Healthcare fit22
Remote potential15
5-year outlook
Senior director-level compensation is likely to remain strong in pharma manufacturing supply chain, with base pay already posted in the $142k–$213k range plus incentives and benefits. Growth depends on site/manufacturing scope and cell therapy operations experience.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
lead
Employment type
full-time
Date found
2026-11-08
Intelligence details
Flexible work details
- Engagement type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full-time
- Eligible countries
- United States
- Profession fit
- Dentist
- Rate period
- Hourly
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Why this is worth applying to
Only clinicians with substantial supply chain, manufacturing operations, logistics, or pharma operations leadership should consider this. It is not a realistic entry point for most clinicians seeking a non-clinical transition.
Who should apply
Pharmacists or healthcare graduates with strong pharma operations, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, planning, or site supply chain leadership experience; clinicians who have led operational teams at scale and can evidence cross-functional manufacturing and quality collaboration.
CV angle
Do not frame this as a clinical transition. Emphasize real operational leadership, supply chain or logistics exposure, manufacturing/quality compliance, cross-functional stakeholder management, process improvement, risk management, budgeting, and measurable outcomes. Quantify team size, site scope, supplier/courier management, compliance results, and Lean/digital initiatives without fabricating supply chain experience.
Skills to highlight
- Supply chain leadership
- Integrated planning and logistics
- Manufacturing operations
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Quality and regulatory compliance
- Supplier and stakeholder management
- Lean/process improvement
- Risk management and data-driven decision-making
Role summary
A senior director role leading site supply chain operations for a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including planning, logistics, procurement, supplier relationships, quality collaboration, risk management, and cross-functional site leadership.
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