AstraZeneca

Associate Director, Technical Product Manager - Cell Therapy

AstraZeneca$129K — $193K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 7+ years in product management for digital platforms/applications.
  • Experience with API integration (REST/GraphQL), event streaming, workflow engines, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
  • Practical experience applying AI/ML for product lifecycle acceleration is desirable.
  • Ability to lead Agile teams, define OKRs, and manage backlogs effectively.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills with both business and IT leadership.
  • Experience defining KPIs and analyzing performance data.

Responsibilities

  • Define vision and roadmap for digital and AI applications in Cell Therapy.
  • Collaborate with operations teams to achieve business outcomes and foster adoption.
  • Drive user experience initiatives for various stakeholders in cell therapy workflows.
  • Utilize AI/ML for accelerating product lifecycle tasks like requirements and testing.
  • Design and deliver HCP-facing digital products ensuring user clarity and system integration.
  • Manage product backlog balancing new features with reliability and compliance.
  • Translate business needs into technical requirements for engineering teams.

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage appropriate to plan terms.
Full Job Description
The Associate Director, Technical Product Manager will own the product roadmap, requirements definition and delivery of digital and AI capabilities for Cell Therapy Development with focus on Supply Chain systems. The key focus would be to enable end-to-end vein-to-vein orchestration for cell therapy, cell therapy control tower, data analytics and AI applications. You will partner closely with Cell Therapy Operations, Patient Operations, and Commercial Operations to deliver a seamless, compliant, and intuitive user experience across internal teams, clinical sites, couriers, CMOs, and HCPs. You will be based in Tarzana, CA and will report to the Director, Operations IT - Business Partner Cell Therapy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Product Strategy & Vision: Define and evolve the vision and multi-year roadmap for the Cell Therapy digital and AI applications, aligned to clinical and commercial milestones, cost-to-serve, and patient lead time reduction.
  • Cross-Functional Partnerships: Collaborate deeply with Cell Therapy Operations (manufacturing and logistics), Patient Operations (case management, site coordination), and Commercial Operations (launch readiness, market expansion) to ensure business outcomes and adoption.
  • User Experience Leadership: Champion seamless user experiences for schedulers, apheresis coordinators, manufacturing operators, quality reviewers, couriers, case managers, and HCPs; drive human-centered design, usability testing, and accessible interfaces for high-stakes workflows.
  • AI-Driven Product Lifecycle: Leverage AI/ML to accelerate requirements refinement, backlog grooming, test automation, release readiness, exception detection, and predictive ETA/capacity planning
  • HCP-Facing Products: Lead design and delivery ofHCP-facing digital products (e.g., site portals, ordering and scheduling workflows, status tracking), ensuring clarity, reliability, and integration with site systems.
  • Backlog & Delivery Management: Maintain a prioritized backlog balancing new features, technical debt, reliability, and compliance; lead Agile teams with clear epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria
  • Engineering Partnership: Translate business problems into clear technical requirements; work closely with engineering to shape architecture, APIs, data models, and workflow orchestration; make trade-offs across performance, reliability, security, and time-to-value.
  • Data & Analytics: Define canonical data models and event streams; enable operational dashboards, predictive ETA, capacity planning, and exception management; support advanced analytics without compromising privacy.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree preferred with 7+ years in product management for digital platforms / applications
  • API integration (REST/GraphQL), event streaming, workflow engines, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP); understanding of IOT sensors and courier integrations.
  • Practical experience applying AI/ML for product lifecycle acceleration (e.g., requirements / user story development, test case creation / automation, anomaly detection, release risk signals is desirable.
  • Ability to lead Agile teams, define OKRs, manage backlogs, and deliver incremental value, strong vendor and contract management.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills with business and IT leadership
  • Data literacy and experience defining KPIs, analyzing performance, and making value-risk trade-offs.
  • Working knowledge of IAM, audit logging, encryption, and secure partner connectivity.


Preferred Skills
  • Experience with vein-to-vein orchestration platforms, scheduling engines, courier/TMS integrations, and TE sensors.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering HCP-facing products or portals with high usability, reliability, and integration to site workflows.
  • Prior work integrating chain-of-identity/chain-of-custody solutions, patient/HCP portals, and healthcare interoperability standards (HL7/FHIR).
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Proven delivery of GxP systems with CSV/CSA, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and privacy regulations (HIPAA/GDPR).


#CellTherapy

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $129K to $193K. 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
26-Jun-2026

Closing Date
14-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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83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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