AstraZeneca Posted November 10, 2026

Cell Therapy S&OP Planning Lead (Secondment)

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America Full time
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Role summary

This secondment provides hands-on support to Cell Therapy Global Supply Chain Planning across the monthly S&OP cycle and near-term S&OE execution. The role will help consolidate and validate planning inputs, prepare demand, supply and capacity analyses, surface exceptions and risks, and coordinate actions across global and site teams. The assignment is designed as a broad planning-process support role rather than a dedicated slot-management position, while retaining exposure to slot and capacity topics where they are material to the integrated plan.

Typical accountabilities

Support recurring S&OP and S&OE activities, including calendar coordination, input collection, pre-read preparation, meeting support, decision documentation and action follow-through.

Consolidate demand, supply, capacity, inventory and operational inputs from product, site and functional teams into clear, consistent planning views.

Perform data checks and reconciliations, identify missing or inconsistent inputs, and work with data owners to resolve issues before reviews and decision forums.

Prepare analytical summaries, trend views and scenario comparisons that clarify constraints, assumptions, risks, opportunities and recommended actions.

Maintain planning trackers, action logs, decision records, key assumptions and selected performance measures to support process discipline and transparency.

Support exception-based S&OE by monitoring changes against the agreed plan, highlighting material deviations and coordinating timely escalation and resolution.

Help translate approved S&OP decisions into clear handoffs for site planning, patient operations, logistics, materials planning and other execution teams.

Coordinate cross-functional follow-up across Global Planning, Manufacturing, Site Supply Chain, Clinical Operations, Patient Operations, Logistics and related partners.

Support continuous improvement of planning templates, standard work, data definitions and reporting routines to make S&OP and S&OE more efficient and decision-oriented.

Provide analytical support for selected network-capacity and slot-management topics, including utilization, booking changes, capacity gaps and reallocation opportunities, as required.

Essential requirements

Experience in supply chain planning, operations planning, S&OP, S&OE, production planning, capacity planning, scheduling or a related discipline.

Strong data literacy, including the ability to organize, reconcile and interpret data from multiple sources and explain limitations or quality concerns.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into concise insights, options and recommendations for business decisions.

Proficiency in Excel and experience using reporting or visualization tools such as Power BI; comfort learning new planning systems and data sources.

Ability to coordinate across functions, manage multiple deadlines and drive actions to closure in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

Clear written and verbal communication, sound judgement and disciplined attention to detail.

Desirable requirements

Experience supporting a formal monthly S&OP cycle and weekly or biweekly S&OE routines.

Experience with ERP, advanced planning or orchestration tools such as SAP, OMP or equivalent platforms.

Exposure to biopharmaceutical, advanced-therapy, patient-specific or other highly regulated supply chains.

Familiarity with capacity, slot, inventory, service, schedule-adherence or plan-stability metrics.

Experience improving planning templates, reporting routines, data quality or process governance.

What you will gain

Practical experience supporting an integrated S&OP and S&OE operating model in a complex global supply network.

Exposure to demand, supply, capacity, materials, logistics and execution decisions across Global Supply Chain Planning and partner functions.

Experience converting planning data into decision-ready insights and supporting cross-functional governance forums.

A defined assignment with the opportunity to return to your home role with broader planning, analytical and stakeholder-management experience.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $124,069 to $186,104. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Date Posted

10-Nov-2026

Closing Date

23-Nov-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.

Job details

Seniority
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Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
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Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America
Employment type
Full time

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