AstraZeneca

Senior Manager Cell Therapy Hub

AstraZeneca$137K — $206K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA or BS degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 4 years in a Cell Therapy Program or related role.
  • Experience coordinating patients and managing complex logistics.
  • Ability to navigate multiple digital platforms effectively.
  • Familiarity with oncology, immuno-oncology, and cell/gene therapy.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a primary contact for site stakeholders to enhance the Cell Therapy Site Experience.
  • Manage all patient V2V workflows from registration to infusion in designated areas.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet patient and provider needs promptly.
  • Communicate critical patient information empathetically to manage expectations.
  • Coordinate training and logistics for site personnel to ensure access to digital platforms.
  • Address and communicate issues related to cellular materials and supplies at sites.
  • Collaborate with teams on communication regarding product recalls and site improvements.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs and training materials for the Cell Therapy Hub.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
  • Paid leave options available.
  • Short-term incentive bonus opportunities.
Full Job Description
This role is part of the Oncology R&D team tasked with supporting Clinical and Commercial production across multiple sites.

The Senior Manager, Cell Therapy Hub is primarily responsible for managing each patient and cell journey throughout the treatment. This dynamic role requires an outstanding ability to manage patient cases within an assigned geographic area, coordinating between medical professionals at sites and AstraZeneca cross-functional teams to progress patients through the vein-to-vein journey. To be successful in this role, you will have experience coordinating patients, supporting providers, and comfortable navigating multiple digital platforms. We are looking for oncology patient coordination, hospital, immuno-oncology, and cell/gene therapy experience. This is a field-based position within our Cell Therapy Patient Operations team and reports into a Sr. Director, Cell Therapy Hub.

You Will:

  • Be a trusted and knowledgeable single contact for the Site's stakeholders to enhance the cell therapy Site Experience through the AstraZeneca Cell Therapy Hub.


  • Independently manage of all patient V2V workflows, from patient registration through infusion, within assigned geographic areas, escalate patient issues for support, and provide coverage for other regions.


  • Partner with our cross-functional teams (Clinical Ops, SMM, Supply Chain, Medical, IT, Commercial, others) to promptly achieve the needs of our patients and healthcare providers.


  • Communicate critical patient-related information to appropriate Site stakeholders empathetically to manage expectations.


  • Coordinate with the Regional and Territory Operations Managers to ensure all site logistics and personnel have been identified and trained to ensure COI/COC access to our AZ digital platform.


  • Ensure that any issues related to cellular starting material, IMP, and supplies are addressed and communicated to the relevant site.


  • Collaborate with QA, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain on OOS communication, Product Recalls, and any product issues occurring at the site or improving the site.


  • Develop internal and external SOPs and materials related to the AZ Cell Therapy Hub.


  • Complete all Cell Therapy AZ Hub training and demonstrate knowledge and seamless navigation of AstraZeneca Cell Therapy Hub (i.e. Customer Portal, Telephony system) and processes (i.e., SOPs, work instructions, business rules).


  • Manage and contribute continuous improvements and development of solutions to deliver enhanced patient care experience.


  • Maintain current knowledge of and follow established AstraZeneca Cell Therapy Hub goals, processes, regulatory standards, compliance, procedures.


  • Coordinate rollout of process changes to assigned sites in partnership with the Regional and Territory Operations Management.


  • Demonstrate genuine passion and care for patients and uphold AstraZeneca Cell Therapy Hub values in daily individual work performance.


  • Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned and comply with applicable SOPs and regulations.


  • Travel >50%


Experience & Skills:

  • BA or BS degree or equivalent experience.


  • Minimum of 4 years of experience within a Cell Therapy Program as a: Research Coordinator, Nurse Coordinator, Apheresis Nurse, Cell Lab Professional, Quality Manager, in the healthcare systems or regulatory environment.


  • Solve site facing problems and deal with organizational complexity.


Desirable Skills:

  • Advanced degree in Life Sciences or Engineering (e.g., PharmD, NP, PA, Biomedical Engineer)


  • Experience working with critical raw material suppliers or contract manufacturing organizations


The annual base pay for this position ranges from $137,937.60 - $206,906.40 USD Annual. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Fantastic! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours. Apply today.

Date Posted
18-May-2026

Closing Date
07-Jun-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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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$26.6 billion
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