CMC Portfolio Lead

CN16 AZ Pharmaceutical (Qingdao) Co. Ltd Company

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Shanghai - Guilin Road Until 8/22/2026 First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted April 20, 2026
Job description

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

  • Maintains full CMC portfolio alignment against business needs locally and globally.
  • Ensure CMC portfolio delivery on time, quality and budget.
  • Resolves inter-program and cross-functional conflicts for resources and delivery timeline, or escalate to appropriate forum for solutions.
  • Represent China Cell therapy CMC at governance and product meetings.
  • Develop CMC Project lead community.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Advanced degree (MSc/ MPharm or above) in a relevant field such as Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
  • Broad CMC experience, with depth in at least one discipline, e.g., process development / analytical science program lead.
  • Must have working experience in Cell therapy industry for at least 4 years.
  • Preferred to have led global-program and China program.
  • Preferred with experience working at MNC.
  • Preferred demonstrated record in leading product development to registration-enabling stage.
  • Proficiency in English, both oral and written.

Date Posted

18-Apr-2026

Closing Date

30-Aug-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

About this role

Summary

Lead cell therapy CMC portfolio, ensure delivery, resolve conflicts, represent China in governance.

Job title

CMC Portfolio Lead

Experience level

4+ years

Industry

pharmaceuticals

Location requirements

Shanghai - Guilin Road, on-site only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CMCcell therapyproject managementcross-functional coordinationpharmaceutical sciences

Preferred skills

global program leadershipMNC experienceproduct registration

Specializations

CMCcell therapyprocess developmentanalytical scienceproduct development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site