Job Title: Senior Global Clinical Operations Program Director Hybrid Working Model: 3 days per week from office Are you ready to steer global cell therapy programs that turn bold science into meaningful outcomes for patients? Do you see yourself converting Target Product Profiles into operational reality at speed and scale while raising the bar for delivery? In this senior leadership role, you will shape and execute the clinical development plan for a high-impact cell therapy portfolio.

Partnering closely with the General Product Team and leading the Clinical Program Team, you will bring strategic clarity, operational excellence, and innovative delivery models to complex, multinational programs. Your leadership will ensure each study in the program delivers to scope, time, cost, quality, and risk parameters—building the evidence that advances regulatory submissions and post-approval value.

Program Leadership: Own end-to-end operational delivery of the agreed clinical development plan for cell therapy programs, translating strategy into actionable program roadmaps and ensuring timely escalation and decision-making with the Global Product Team.

- optimize delivery models and risk management to accelerate start-up and execution without compromising quality.
- Establish team structure, governance rhythms, and clear accountability to drive efficient, effective program management across multiple studies and geographies.
- Line Management: Lead and develop global study and program leaders, setting a high-performance bar and coaching for impact, growth, and collaborative excellence.
- negotiate delivery commitments and manage performance.
- Governance and Compliance: Ensure rigorous adherence to company-wide governance controls, including financial oversight,



continuous assurance, and clinical trial disclosure; maintain accurate program planning in business reporting systems.
- Budget and Resource Management: Lead forecasting and control across cost, FTEs, and timelines; build compelling business cases and dynamically manage resources to deliver against program priorities.
- Functional Impact: Lead non-drug project work and cross-functional improvement initiatives; Talent Development and Networking: Mentor and coach colleagues across functions; Bachelor of Science/Master of Science degree in a related discipline, or equivalent work experience; Extensive global drug development leadership or equivalent leadership experience demonstrated across a variety of roles.
- Proven ability to develop programs to meet business goals and to assess business risk versus potential value; ability to understand global business requirements.
- Significant experience of program management and use of project management techniques in complex projects, including resourcing, financial management, and business case development.
- Track record of planning, prioritisation, and delivery success.
- Previous success of working in Japan and China to ensure delivery of global programs to meet business needs.
- Experience in line management of leadership roles. Cell therapy study management experience in a pharma/biotech setting.
- Deep experience building and managing alliances and external collaborations across global sites.
- If you are driven to lead global programs that redefine what's possible for patients and teams, step forward and help us deliver the next wave of cell therapy breakthroughs! We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.

📌 Senior Global Clinical Operations Program Director (Laza)
🏢 AstraZeneca
📍 Laza