Associate Director, Technical Product Manager, Cell Therapy

AstraZeneca

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Work type
On-site
Location
Tarzana, CA
Salary
$124,000–$186,000 / yr
Posted
24 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 14, 2026 (soon)

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About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in oncology, cardiovascular, respiratory, and rare disease areas. Industry: Biopharmaceuticals

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TL;DR · Associate Director, Technical Product Manager, Cell Therapy

Associate Director, Technical Product Manager – Cell Therapy will lead the product roadmap, requirements definition, and delivery of digital and AI capabilities for Cell Therapy Development with a specific focus on Supply Chain systems. The role involves orchestrating vein-to-vein logistics, developing a cell therapy control tower, and implementing data analytics and AI applications to improve patient lead times. You will collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, and clinical teams to build seamless interfaces for internal staff, couriers, and healthcare providers. Key technical requirements include experience with REST/GraphQL APIs, event streaming, workflow engines, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. The role also requires expertise in IoT sensors, courier integrations, and GxP systems compliant with 21 CFR Part 11. You will manage backlogs and use AI/ML to accelerate the product lifecycle while ensuring high-stakes data security.

What you'll do

  • Define and evolve the multi-year product roadmap for cell therapy digital and AI applications.
  • Manage the product lifecycle by using AI/ML to accelerate requirements refinement, backlog grooming, and test automation.
  • Design and deliver HCP-facing digital products including site portals, ordering workflows, and status tracking.
  • Translate business problems into technical requirements for engineering teams regarding architecture, APIs, and data models.
  • Maintain a prioritized product backlog while balancing new features, technical debt, and regulatory compliance.
  • Define canonical data models to enable operational dashboards, predictive analytics, and capacity planning.
  • Ensure all digital solutions comply with GxP systems, 21 CFR Part 11, and privacy regulations like HIPAA.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • Advanced degree is preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in product management for digital platforms and 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 such as requirements refinement and test automation.
  • Proficiency in leading Agile teams, defining OKRs, managing backlogs, and performing vendor and contract management.
  • Knowledge of IAM, audit logging, encryption, and secure partner connectivity.
  • Experience delivering GxP systems compliant with CSV/CSA, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and HIPAA/GDPR regulations.

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