VP Cell Therapy Solid Tumor Franchise Head

Typical Accountabilities:

• Leads the Solid Tumor Cell Therapy Franchise by defining the strategic direction and priorities of the portfolio and overseeing portfolio strategy execution by the Global Product Teams (GPTs). 

• Line manages the GPLs within the solid tumor portfolio providing effective leadership and coaching to create a high performing, empowered GPT environment while guiding and endorsing critical GPT decisions, e.g., Target Product Profile (TPP), investment decisions and agreements with the business. 

• Serves as single point of contact for all solid tumor cell therapy assets for internal and external stakeholders, for example the Therapeutic Area Clinical Development Leads, the Cell Therapy Discovery organization and Cell Therapy Technical Operations. 

• Identifies opportunities for the portfolio and drives decisions by coalescing diverse internal and external stakeholders’ interests. 

• Acts as an ambassador for AZ Cell Therapy and the solid tumor cell therapy portfolio with our internal partners and external collaborators, with representatives from the scientific community and health authorities, and in any interactions with health care practitioners and patients. 

• Ensure appropriate Governance and Compliance and protect AZ’s Rights, Data and Intellectual Property 

Essential Qualifications:

• MD/PhD or both, with a minimum of 10 experience in industry. 

• Deep understanding of Oncology drug development 

• A deep and broad understanding of the global pharmaceutical industry and of the key value creating processes within the industry, in particular designing development strategies through all stages of development and ideally US/Global commercial launch experience 

• Experience leading Oncology projects across discovery through to late phase development and working in a dynamic global environment ideally demonstrated by having been successfully leading GPTs as GPL 

• Extensive leadership experience, with excellent communication skills are required 

Date Posted

29-Apr-2026

Closing Date

14-May-2026Our 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.