AstraZeneca

Associate Director, Material Management

AstraZeneca$124K — $186K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in material planning with a BS/BA, or 8+ years with a MS/MA or MBA
  • Direct experience in planning and scheduling within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, specifically cell therapy
  • High proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Planning Systems
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
  • Experience managing a team effectively
  • Excellent communication skills for collaboration with teams and suppliers
  • Knowledge of cGxP and regulatory compliance in cell therapy

Responsibilities

  • Set up and oversee materials planning processes and systems at the site
  • Establish capabilities for effective materials planning in people, processes, and systems
  • Develop standard work and tools for Materials Planner planning cycle aligned with S&OP
  • Create metrics for supply, inventory, and expiry management
  • Participate in site S&OE process by providing insights
  • Support supplier strategies and demand forecasting
  • Manage change and variations from new materials and tech transfers

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and leaves)
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage according to applicable plans
Full Job Description

Introduction to role

The Associate Director, Material Management will be responsible for the site planning of cell therapy materials used in the facility. You will oversee all materials planning processes to support on-time delivery to patients.

Accountabilities

- Set up and oversee site materials planning processes and systems including assumptions management, Bill of Materials, inventory policy, master data, inventory management

- Establish people, process and systems capabilities for materials planning

- Develop Materials Planner planning cycle standard work and tools in alignment with S&OP

- Develop metrics reporting on supply, inventory, scrap, expiry across the network

- Participate and provide inputs to site S&OE process

- Support supplier strategies and forecasting

- Manage change and variations management from introduction of new materials, second suppliers, tech transfers, and process improvements

- Collaborate with Global Material Planning and Purchasing for execution and follow-up of purchase orders to suppliers

- Analyze trends to develop and implement materials planning process improvements

- Mature systems and process capabilities for inventory planning

Essential Skills/Experience

- Knowledgeable with cGxP and regulatory regulations and compliance requirements for cell therapy and pharmaceutical industry

- High proficiency in ERP (SAP preferred) and Planning Systems

- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with advanced functions and data analysis is a plus.

- Experience managing a team of direct reports

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster effective collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.

- Professional certifications like CPIM or APICS are a plus

Required Education and Experience

- 10+ years with BS/BA, or 8+ years with MS/MA or MBA

- Direct experience and working knowledge in planning, materials requirements planning, production scheduling in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, cell therapy preferred.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Be encouraged and supported to think creatively in our dynamic environment. Here we are free from fear of failure, free to ask the right questions and make bold decisions. It takes resilience to embody our entrepreneurial spirit. For those who thrive on experimentation, you'll get to work with knowns and unknowns. Exploring without limits.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $ 124,069.60 - 186,104.40 .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. 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.

Date Posted

09-Jul-2026

Closing Date

29-Jul-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
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Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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