Associate Director – Territory Operations Manager
Core
Lead regional cell therapy trial operations, guiding treatment centers from site strategy and activation to ongoing clinical oversight and quality compliance.
Role type
Senior IC territory operations manager (cell therapy trials)
Builds
Scalable, patient-centered service lines for advanced cancer therapies
Domain
Biopharma / Cell Therapy / Clinical Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cell therapy operations, site strategy and activation, clinical workflow management, quality and compliance leadership, cross-functional leadership, logistics and supply chain coordination, training and mentorship, issue management, reporting and insights
Preferred skills
Nursing or Life Sciences background, service line expertise, contract management, academic/sponsor experience, Salesforce/CRM
Technologies
Salesforce
Responsibilities
Partner with regional leadership to shape site selection and expansion plans; Lead risk-based activation, certification, and training programs for new treatment centers; Guide end-to-end cell therapy workflows including apheresis, product handling, and infusion; Operate within regulatory frameworks (e.g., FACT) driving audit readiness and continuous improvement; Align with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated delivery; Build relationships with investigators, physicians, and site leadership; Coordinate logistics and supply chain timelines; Design and deliver training for site staff; Respond to SOP deviations and implement corrective actions; Lead research and internal reporting on standards and performance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with regional leadership scope