Associate Director – Territory Operations Manager, Deutschland

AstraZeneca

Associate Director managing patient operations for cell therapy at AstraZeneca. Driving strategic initiatives and optimizing operational workflows in treatment centers across Germany.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeHamburg • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You drive strategic initiatives across the entire cell therapy lifecycle
You act as the central interface and a leadership figure within cross-functional teams
You build sustainable partnerships with treatment centers and medical stakeholders
You apply your expertise to influence decision-making processes
You establish and optimize operational workflows in treatment centers
You serve as a technical expert and primary point of contact for cell therapy workflows
You provide operational and clinical support for studies as well as commercial applications
You ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
You are responsible for developing and implementing training concepts for medical personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed degree in healthcare (e.g., Nursing, Physician Assistant, life sciences) or equivalent
Several years (approx. 8+ years) of relevant professional experience in cell therapy
Deep expertise in cell therapy processes, regulatory requirements, and clinical and operational workflows
Demonstrable experience collaborating with internal and external partners and managing complex projects
Strong capabilities in developing and optimizing care structures and service models
Excellent communication and influencing skills across stakeholder levels
Experience with quality processes (e.g., deviations, CAPA, change control)
Very good German and English skills, written and spoken
Willingness to travel approximately 50% within the region

Benefits

Comp & perks

an attractive pipeline and innovative products
individual development opportunities and a focus on lifelong learning
a high level of trust, appreciation and room for shaping initiatives in a focused and passionate team
a diverse, inclusive and bias-free work environment
applications from all qualified candidates welcomed and considered regardless of their characteristics
a sustainable company committed to becoming CO2-negative across the entire value chain by 2030
an attractive benefits package such as EGYM Wellpass, Corporate Benefits and more

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Hard Skills & Tools

cell therapyregulatory requirementsclinical workflowsoperational workflowsquality processesdeviationsCAPAchange controltraining conceptsproject management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinfluencingcollaborationorganizational skillsstakeholder managementproblem-solvingrelationship buildingadaptabilitystrategic thinking

Certifications

degree in healthcareNursingPhysician Assistantlife sciences