Job Title: Cell Therapy, Functional Program Manager

Introduction to role:

This role is based in Barcelona, with an on-site commitment of three days a week. Fluency in English is required.

Are you ready to orchestrate complex, cross-functional cell therapy programs that turn bold science into meaningful treatments for people? This role sits at the heart of our mission to move with speed and precision, aligning science, operations, and delivery so patients benefit sooner.

You will connect discovery, technical development, manufacturing, clinical, quality, regulatory, and external partners into one cohesive plan. Your leadership will bring clarity to complexity, remove barriers, and drive decisive progress from early development through clinical milestones. How would you align CMC, clinical, and manufacturing to hit aggressive timelines without compromising quality or budget?

Accountabilities:

• Deliver projects and programs within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Define and gain approval for detailed project plans covering activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities, and quality assurance.
• Follow project work plans and adjust them as needed to meet evolving requirements and circumstances.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders to align project objectives with business needs.
• Communicate project impacts and changes effectively to ensure smooth integration within the organization.
• Assemble and lead project teams, assigning clear roles and fostering collaboration and teamwork among members and stakeholders.
• Apply the organization's methodology rigorously and ensure compliance with established project standards.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date project documentation stored appropriately for easy access and reference.
• Develop and implement project improvement plans with contributions from team members to enhance outcomes.
• Address quality and compliance risks promptly, escalating critical issues to the Lead Project Manager when necessary.
• Manage expectations of the Steering Group, ensuring alignment and proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Business degree.

• Experience of managing projects/programmes or in a similar role.

• Well developed organisational and interpersonal skills.

• Experience of working with third party suppliers.

• Experience of working application of policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience of working in a global organisation with complex/geographical context.

• Experience of managing ambiguity whilst navigating through it.

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.

Why AstraZeneca: Here, ambitious science meets decisive delivery. You will be empowered to make bold calls and move at speed, backed by leaders who expect smart risk-taking and evidence-based decisions. Our pipeline in cancer spans multiple stages and modalities, including cell therapies, and we fuse advanced science with enabling technology to push boundaries. We collaborate widely with academia and leading medical centers to accelerate progress, and when the world changes, we pivot fast—during the pandemic, our teams rapidly repurposed a blood cancer medicine into a clinical trial in weeks. We value kindness alongside ambition, giving you the trust, partnership, and resources to turn breakthrough ideas into real outcomes for patients.

Call to Action: If you are ready to lead cross-functional programs that bring cell therapies to patients faster while elevating your impact, take the next step and reach out today!

Date Posted

20-ago-2026

Closing Date

27-ago-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.