Senior Director Network Strategy

Job Title: Senior Director, Network Strategy

Location: Work location flexibility: —Gaithersburg, United States

Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in the office location

About This Opportunity 

At AstraZeneca, we transform opportunities into life-changing medicines through entrepreneurial thinking and strategic vision. As our Senior Director Network Strategy, you'll drive the strategic evolution of our biologics manufacturing network, ensuring we're positioned to deliver breakthrough therapies to patients worldwide. 

This role sits within Global Supply Chain and Strategy, where you'll take strategic ownership of our biologics drug substance platform and shape the future of our global manufacturing footprint. 

What You'll Do 

Strategic Leadership 

• Develop and execute comprehensive network strategies for the biologics drug substance platform across AstraZeneca's global operations 

• Lead strategic evaluations of our supply chain footprint, including make-vs-buy decisions and contract manufacturing partnerships 

• Drive capacity planning by analyzing portfolio demand and aligning supply options to meet current and future requirements 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Biologics Global Technical Operations, BPD, Global Engineering, and GSSDs to integrate emerging pipeline technologies into our network strategy 

Business Impact 

• Evaluate and optimize asset utilization, identifying opportunities for network optimization and efficiency improvements 

• Design the biologics drug substance network to support AstraZeneca's exciting pipeline of breakthrough therapies and emerging modalities 

• Provide strategic input on capital allocation decisions with direct accountability for CapEx prioritization within your platform 

• Assess financial implications of strategic options, analyzing impact on CapEx, OpEx, and inventory optimization 

• Represent Global Operations in senior cross-functional decision-making forums 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Partner closely with Global Biologics Operations and Biopharmaceutical Development teams 

• Influence product development processes to ensure effective supply chain design for new biologics 

• Act as an external ambassador for AstraZeneca's Global Operations function 

• Challenge and influence senior stakeholders across the organization when strategic alignment is needed 

What You'll Bring 

Essential Experience 

10-15 years in biologics manufacturing, supply chain, or strategic operations roles 

Education Bachelors degree or equivalent in Business, Logistics, Sciences or Engineering

Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives 

Expertise in biologics drug substance manufacturing processes and technologies 

Strong background in supply chain design, capacity planning, and network optimization 

Experience in pharmaceutical product development processes and regulatory environments 

Core Competencies 

Strategic thinking: Scenario planning, long-range strategy development, and complex problem-solving