Director - Software Development, Cell Therapy IT
AstraZeneca
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Introduction to role:
Are you ready to build the digital backbone that delivers next‑generation cell therapies to patients at scale?In this role, you will build and deliver the software platforms that power end‑to‑end activities related to cell therapy across development, manufacturing, and supply. Your work will directly influence how quickly and safely therapies move from treatment sites to manufacturing lines and back to patients.
You will lead a global engineering organization to compose, build, and industrialize enterprise-grade systems—spanning a Cell Orchestration platform built on Salesforce, AWS- services, and agentic AI automation. Partnering closely with operational and technology leaders, you will define a modern, scalable stack and translate strategy into robust, compliant solutions that drive speed, quality, and reliability. Based in Chennai, India, you will be at the center of a high-impact mission with global reach. How will you scale intelligent automation to orchestrate one of the most complex supply chains in healthcare?
Join a purpose-led team where advanced technology meets scientific ambition to change what’s possible for patients. Here, unexpected teams—engineers, data scientists, and operational leaders—get in the same room to tackle problems that matter, with the investment and freedom to experiment through hackathons, prototypes, and scaled delivery. You will help build the digital capabilities that accelerate medicines to those who need them, supported by a collaborative culture that values kindness alongside ambition, rigorous standards alongside creativity, and continuous learning at every step.
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.
If you’re ready to lead the platforms and AI-powered systems that deliver cell therapies faster and more reliably, take charge from Chennai. Develop what comes next.
Date Posted
10-Sept-2026Closing Date
23-Sept-2026AstraZeneca 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.
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