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Senior Project Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$45K - $110K/yr

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Senior Scientist - Evinova

Gaithersburg, MD · Hybrid

$98K - $135K/yr

... responsible for project management of functional service provider(s) for qualitative and ... At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people, and you'll develop beyond what you ...

Senior Scientist - Evinova

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

With supervision, responsible for project management of functional service provider(s) for ... At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people, and you'll develop beyond what you ...

Senior Scientist - Evinova

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

With supervision, responsible for project management of functional service provider(s) for ... At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people, and you'll develop beyond what you ...

Global Clinical Program Lead

Boston, MA · On-site

$288K - $432K/yr

... management and project teams, to ensure alignment with organizational goals and fostering ... AstraZeneca's Gaithersburg site offers a collaborative and inclusive workplace, with amenities ...

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AstraZeneca Jobs Information

Do workers at AstraZeneca get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
50% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Does AstraZeneca pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
93% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

At AstraZeneca, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
82% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from AstraZeneca affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
96% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at AstraZeneca?

Most people get paid time off work.
92% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers at AstraZeneca worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do AstraZeneca workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
55% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it for AstraZeneca workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
43% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at AstraZeneca?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
90% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do AstraZeneca managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at AstraZeneca spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
8% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at AstraZeneca?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
89% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is a AstraZeneca job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is working at AstraZeneca good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
39% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at AstraZeneca feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
81% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at AstraZeneca get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
74% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at AstraZeneca?

Some people feel stressed here.
58% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at AstraZeneca enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
77% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at AstraZeneca recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
36% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at AstraZeneca?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at AstraZeneca?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think AstraZeneca’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
94% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how AstraZeneca is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
77% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
Infographic showing various Project Manager job openings at Astrazeneca in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Senior Director, Global Project Management, Cell Therapy

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


AstraZeneca rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Senior Director, Global Project Management, Cell Therapy
Gaithersburg, MD, candidates from Boston, MA will also be considered
Global Portfolio & Project Management (GPPM)
Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week in office
The Senior Director, Global Project Management, Cell Therapy is a key leadership position, accountable for the project management of Global Project Teams (GPTs), working alongside Global Product, Scientific, Clinical Commercial Leaders to establish the brand strategy and deliver the approved project plans.
You will be assigned to lead programmes of the highest complexity and priority and are regarded as key leaders within the GPT and GPPM organization. This is a critical and exciting opportunity to use your scientific knowledge and strategic expertise to lead and influence decisions that will have a direct impact on patients' lives. Working at the highest levels, you will ensure the decisions we make position AstraZeneca for maximum return on investment and positive patient outcomes.
What you'll do
Strategic Business Partnership
  • Provide program management leadership and excellence through active input into the project strategy ensuring alignment of the program strategy with operational reality

  • Lead development of drug project, cross-project, or portfolio strategies

  • Where applicable, work with alliance partners and run joint alliance forums and governance committee

  • Identify key business opportunities or needs for strategic shifts based on external and internal events

  • Partner with Business Development to provide strategic input to potential deal cases (investment & divestment)

  • Ensure appropriate linkages between project strategy and key internal processes (TA strategy, TA prioritization, corporate scorecard)

Cross-functional Team Leadership and Delivery
  • Lead project management of cross functional drug development teams and ensure delivery of strategic objectives

  • Create a shared sense of purpose, inspiring and energising others to build and maintain a cohesive High Performing Team.

  • Coach project teams and GPT towards successful issue resolution and decision making. Engage with critical stakeholders to address barriers or challenges facing team

  • Focus the GPT on the right activities at the right time. Coordinate the efforts of sub-teams to ensure delivery at multiple levels of the development team.

  • Design, implement, and optimize effective communication within and outside the team. Coordinate with corporate communications to lead the team's external communication plan.

  • Ensure the team has a good information management system in line with AZ best practice. Ensure integrity of information management systems to connect to external parties. Drive continuous improvement in how the team approaches information management

  • Ensure data quality as per agreed standards and monitoring metrics

  • Identify development opportunities for team members

Governance and Investment Decisions
  • Lead team towards optimized governance decisions - e.g. evaluate multiple strategic options and drive team to value-maximizing drug development decisions

  • Provide guidance to both the team and senior management / governance bodies that allows efficient (timely and informed) decision making

  • Leverage broad influential network and ensures engagement at all levels prior to key decisions

Planning, Monitoring and Delivery
  • Ensure that overall GPT deliverables, budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set, governance approved and attained, and that the project effectively fulfils all information management and business reporting requirements

  • Direct project support staff in maintaining plans of the highest data quality, accountable for all integrated project management deliverables associated with the GPT

  • Accountable for all integrated Project Management deliverables associated with the program

Entrepreneurship
  • Serve as a role model for cross-functional collaboration and effective conflict resolution

  • Lead by example in learning and innovation, seek opportunities to change paradigms and remove barriers within and outside the team

  • Apply extensive business insight to drive cross project learning, champion and embed better ways of working across the enterprise.

  • Proactively promote learning and knowledge sharing. Expected to mentor or supervise other project managers. May provide input for staff development, recruitment, succession planning and resource model. Help establish new company best practices

  • Share lessons learned and communicate those throughout the GPM community to drive adoption of knowledge beyond the GPT

Essential for the role
  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or business related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with cross-functional drug development teams.
  • Extensive experience leading drug development projects including success in multiple roles/development phases/TAs related to drug development project or program management.
  • Track-record of expertly navigating governance processes to drive complex projects forward.
  • Successful track record of delivering complex/ high strategic business impact projects within agreed time, quality and cost. Expert knowledge of project management tools and processes.
  • Experience of driving cross portfolio, above-asset DA or TA drug development projects.
  • Experience in developing Business Development business cases including pressure testing of proposed timelines, and where applicable, Due Diligence activities.
  • Skilled at building, motivating, leading and inspiring high performing teams. Proven ability to develop and educate team members and mentor individuals within and outside own function.
  • Experience in project control, project reporting and ensuring high quality project data (milestone, cost, risk) in enterprise systems.
  • Track record of effective senior stakeholder management, demonstrating effective communication skills and strong ability to influence strategically using data.

Desirable for the role
  • Late stage drug development experience
  • Relevant therapeutic area expertise - CVRM and/or Respiratory & Immunology, and/or cell therapy experience.
  • Strong internal network with experience in AZ ways of working.
  • Track-record of building diverse, inclusive teams and delivering in multi-cultural environments.

Office Working Requirements
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $206,993.60 - 310,490.40 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey.
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Date Posted
27-Aug-2026
Closing Date
09-Sept-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.

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About AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. A place built on courage, curiosity and collaboration - we make bold decisions driven by patient outcomes. Empowered to lead at every level, free to ask questions and take smart risks that write the next chapter for our pipeline and Oncology team. Make a meaningful impact that brings real benefits to society. By applying your knowledge of data, you will help to redefine our industry and ultimately save lives. Work with experts who share a common goal: to accelerate the potential of medicines and the science of tomorrow.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GB