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We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. We have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.\nThe Associate Director - Territory Operations Manager (AD-TOM) is a regional expert supporting Patient Operations and project teams in cell therapy. As a senior technical leader, the role sets and implements compliant policies and standards for treatment centers, partners with Regional Operations Directors (RODs) on site strategy, leads research and internal reporting, and maintains up-to-date best practices.\nThe role expands AZ’s cell therapy footprint in oncology by building patient-centered service lines and leading complex engagements with site leadership and frontline providers. It delivers operational and clinical guidance for trials and commercial products, leads site activation, and provides ongoing operational, quality, and clinical oversight post-activation. 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You will work with colleagues across disciplines-clinicians, data scientists, engineers, operations leaders-using advanced analytics, novel biomarkers, and innovative trial designs to move breakthroughs from concept to clinic. With a deep, fast-evolving pipeline and unparalleled data resources, we empower you to take smart risks, learn quickly, and deliver for patients. We value kindness alongside ambition, encourage every voice at the table, and give you the platform, technology, and partnership network to turn bold ideas into measurable impact for people worldwide.\nCall to Action:\nIf you are ready to lead regional cell therapy execution and help deliver the next wave of oncology breakthroughs, step forward and shape what patients will experience next!\n※ 채용 절차법에 따른 고지 사항\n1. 제출한 서류는 채용 절차법에 따라, 일체 반환 의무가 없습니다.\n2. 보훈대상자 및 취업보호대상자는 관련법에 의거하여 우대합니다.\n3. 해외 여행 결격사유가 없어야 합니다.\n4. 본 채용은 수시진행으로, 우수인력 채용 시 마감될 수 있습니다.\nDate Posted\n15-10월-2026Closing Date\n13-1월-2027AstraZeneca 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. 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