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Do workers at AstraZeneca get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
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Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

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

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

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96% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
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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.
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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?

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90% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
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Do AstraZeneca managers change schedules at the last minute?

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92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
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Do jobs at AstraZeneca spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
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Senior Specialist, Cell Therapy Vein-to-Vein Coordinator

AstraZeneca

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

AstraZeneca rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

AstraZeneca is making one of the boldest investments in Cell Therapy in the industry - building a portfolio that spans autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo modalities with the ambition to bring these transformative treatments to patients around the globe.

Every autologous cell therapy begins with a single patient - their cells collected, shipped, engineered, and returned as a living treatment designed specifically for them. TheSenior Specialist, Cell Therapy Vein-to-Vein Coordinatoris at the center of that orchestration. You will manage active patient and product journeys end-to-end - from slot scheduling and apheresis collection through courier transportation, manufacturing, release, and final product delivery. You are the connective thread across a complex, multi-stakeholder chain where precision, proactive coordination, and real-time decision-making directly protect patient outcomes.

You'll work within AstraZeneca's Cell Therapy Global Supply Chain Vein-to-Vein Operations team using digital orchestration systems, milestone-based tracking, and established playbooks - partnering daily with Clinical Operations, Patient Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Trade Compliance, depots, couriers, and logistics providers to keep every journey on track.You may be based in Tarzana, CA or Gaithersburg, MD and report to the Senior Director, Global Logistics.

Accountabilities

  • Execute day-to-day Vein-to-Vein coordinationacross active patient and order journeys, supporting the full continuum from slot scheduling and apheresis collection through courier transportation, manufacturing, release, and final delivery.

  • Coordinate slot scheduling and booking activitiesin alignment with approved slot management rules, study requirements, and capacity parameters, including confirmation, adjustment, and rescheduling of bookings as needed.

  • Support patient and order orchestrationby maintaining accurate visibility of active cases and ensuring key milestones, dependencies, and operational handoffs are actively managed.

  • Monitor product journey milestones in real timeacross collection, transit, manufacturing, release, and return shipment using cell orchestration systems, courier portals, and operational tracking tools.

  • Monitor and manage time-critical shipments in real time, identifyingshipment delays, missed pickups or deliveries, temperature excursions, transit disruptions, and courier-related issues, and initiating escalation and recovery actions in line with approved playbooks.

  • Identify and respond to off-path eventsby applying defined escalation pathways and exception playbooks, and by coordinating with internal teams and external logistics partners to support issue resolution and continuity of care.

  • Book, coordinate, and monitor time-critical shipmentsacross specialized cold chain, cryogenic, refrigerated, ambient, or on-board courier models as applicable to study and product requirements.

  • Coordinate with couriers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholdersto support real-time recovery actions, investigation follow-up, documentation, and continuity of the active patient and product journey when transit events occur.

  • Maintain disciplined execution of V2V and COI/COC traceability requirements, ensuring accurate documentation, milestone capture, labeling, records, and chain of identity / chain of custody controls are preserved throughout the journey.

  • Ensure timely and accurate data entryin orchestration systems, scheduling platforms, and logistics partner portals to support real-time visibility, escalation, and reporting.

  • Provide proactive communication and status updatesto internal stakeholders and operational partners, helping support a seamless and reliable customer experience for treatment centers and patient operations stakeholders.

  • Support investigations, courier follow-up, deviation follow-up, and corrective actionsrelated to live operational issues and transport-related exceptions by providing accurate fact gathering, timeline reconstruction, documentation, and operational input.

  • Follow approved SOPs, work instructions, templates, and exception playbooks, while identifying ambiguities, recurring issues, or improvement opportunities and escalating them through the appropriate channels.

  • Support readiness, onboarding, mock shipments, and hyper care activitiesfor new studies, sites, products, countries, or logistics lanes as needed.

  • Contribute to operational reporting and continuous improvementby maintaining accurate metrics, identifying trends, and sharing feedback on recurring operational pain points.

Essential Skills/Experience

  • Bachelor's degreeinSupply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

  • 5+ Years Experience inbiopharma clinical or commercial logistics, supply chain, or cell therapy operations, with hands-on involvement in time-critical or highly controlled logistics environments or patient operations. Cell therapy experience is strongly preferred.

  • Working knowledge ofGDP, GxP, and GMPrequirements, including documentation accuracy and deviation awareness in regulated operations.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple active cases, priorities, and timelines across time zones.

  • Demonstrated ability to apply sound judgment, follow escalation pathways, and respond effectively to operational issues includingshipment delays, temperature excursions, and transport-related disruptionsin a fast-paced environment.

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide concise and accurate operational updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable Skills/Experience

  • Experience inautologous cell therapy,clinical trial logistics, orcontrol tower / real-time monitoringenvironments.

  • Strong understanding ofpatient and order orchestration,COI/COC controls, and the execution requirements of specialized cold chain, cryogenic, or time-sensitive logistics.

  • Experience withcell orchestration platforms, courier or logistics service provider portals, and operational tracking systems.

  • Experience withExcel,Power BI,Tableau, orSmartsheetfor operational reporting and tracking.

#CellTherapy

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $89K to $134K. 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.

Date Posted

24-Jul-2026

Closing Date

09-Aug-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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