Associate Director, Operations

AstraZeneca

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Location
China, Shang Hai Shi, China
Posted
June 11, 2026

Job Description

This role supports the Cell Therapy Discovery (CTD) organization with end-to-end operations and internal controls, with a primary focus on budget management, and cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, IT/Digital, Engineering/Facilities management and HR. In line with cell therapy discovery needs (, plasmids/lentivirus, vectors and cell banks, instrumentation and BSL facilities, external CRO/academic collaborations, data and compliance), the role will establish a visible operating rhythm, enhance resource allocation efficiency, reduce operational risk, and ensure compliance to enable high-performing platforms and project portfolios.

  • Budget and Financial Management (Core):
  • Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts (OPEX/CAPEX) for CTD, work with each Team leaders and Finance BP to do LTP, MTP etc. Build and maintain expense ledgers and variance analysis at both project-portfolio and platform levels; produce monthly/quarterly operational reviews and correcti...