Director, AI Program Acceleration Cell Therapy Clinical Operations
Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home)
Introduction to the role
Cell Therapy Clinical Operations (CTCO) drives thedelivery of cell therapy trials across Oncology, BioPharma, and Rare Diseases,partnering across R&D, Medical, and Commercial to bring breakthrough therapies to patients faster and more equitably.
TheAI ProgramAccelerationleadplays a critical role in shaping and advancing AstraZeneca’s cell therapyclinical operationsstrategy acrosstherapeutic areas.This dynamic and highly collaborative position is instrumental inpioneeringinnovation initiatives to bring cell therapy tomore patients,impactingvariouscell therapy aspectsfrom site profiles and analytics topatient diagnosis, trial awareness,trial implementation,recruitment, and monitoringtosuccessful commercialization in community settings.The role isresponsiblefurtheringAIinnovationprojects,partnershipsin cell therapy clinical trials and beyond.This role will be an office position with a strong emphasis onAI project execution end to end.
Typical Accountabilities
1.Cell Therapy Clinical OperationsAI Strategy & Roadmap Development
Work with global AZ AI team to define and lead the AI transformation strategy for cell therapy clinical trial operations(CTCO), in alignment with corporate R&D and digital health priorities.
Identifyhigh-value use cases for AI to accelerate siteselection, patient identification, recruitment, and operational efficiency, asrequired
Maintain a rolling 12–24-monthinnovation roadmap with measurable impact milestones.
Act as a champion for AI adoption across clinical and operational teams, addressing resistance and clarifying benefits.
2. Cross-Functional AIProjectImplementation
Partner with clinical operations,SMM, Site Partnerships,study and program management,data science,quality, supply chain, patientoperationsand medical teams to integrate AI solutions into trial processes.
Collaborate with IT, digital platforms, and external vendors to ensure AI tools are deployed securely and compliantly.
Facilitate pilot projects tovalidateAI-enabled workflows before broader rollout.
Oversee integration of AI platforms with existing trial management systems (CTMS, EDC, ePRO,eConsent).
3. Project Execution & Delivery
Manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuringtimelydelivery, budget adherence, and measurable outcomes.
Develop andmaintaindetailed project documentation, including business cases, risk registers, communication plans, and resource allocation models.
Monitor, track, and report project progress to senior leadership and BusinessReviews.Overseeongoing vendor/ supplier collaborations, including orchestration of contracts, relationship management, vendor accountability
4.Clinical OpsAI-DrivenInnovation:
Identify, evaluate, and leadpartnerships with AIand digital healthorganizations to reducesiteburden and increaseeligible patient identification and recruitment for CAR-T
Assess the applicability of AI tools to improve diagnosis, trial awareness, and monitoring across the CAR-T patient journey
3.Understanding ofCART-TStrategic SiteNeeds:
Serve as the primary point of contact for cell therapysite partnership teamto drive innovation projects aligned with clinical and commercial priorities
Identifyand address key barriers to CAR-T delivery–such asin community and autoimmune care settingsor asrequested– by creating scalable, turn-key solutions with sitesusing innovative technology
Build trusted relationships with site leadership, investigators, and key opinion leaders through regular engagementwith the aim of piloting novel AI solutions during the clinical trial stage
Education, Qualifications,Skillsand Experience
Essential
BS/MSinLife Sciences, Data Science,Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell or Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, Nursing,Healthcare Management, or a related team.
~4-5+ years of experience within a Cell Therapy organization,biotechnology industry, orrelevantconsulting.
Cleartrack recordof leading andfacilitatingthe implementation of complex programs, including project strategic/ tactical execution, operations, project management.
Advanced understanding of healthcare information systems, including Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR), Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Electronic Data Capture (EDC) platforms, Remote Patient/ Therapeutic Monitoring / Chronic Care Management (RPM/ RTM/ CCM) platforms
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to rapidly solve problems, ready to take decisions and deal with organizational complexity.
Ability to prioritize and complete work with sense of urgency based on criticality.
Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards
Experience inmanaging internal and external stakeholders
Experience in a regulated environment either hospital or pharmaceutical/biotech.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable narratives for varied audiences, including senior leaders
Natural problem solver with entrepreneurial mindset, integrity, and a strong drive to innovate in the service of better patient outcomes.
Proficiencyin English
Highly effective in working in a global environment, to accommodate different time zone as needed.
Excellent command of MS PowerPoint, Word,andExcel
Desirable
Experience in designing or managing AI/ML models or collaborating closely with data scientists on algorithm development.
Experience working inCell Therapy companies or Cell TherapyApheresis, Cellular Therapy or Stem Cell Transplant programs.
Prior customer facing role in pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
Experience working withpatient advocacy groups, hospitals, research coordinators.
Fluent in other languages a plus .
Date Posted
12-feb-2026Closing Date
06-mar-2026AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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