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About this Associate Director, Material Management role at AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca · Onsite · US - Rockville - MD

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.

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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

28-Aug-2026

Closing Date

17-Sep-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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