Associate Director, Cell Therapy Operations Northeast
Core
Field-based operational leader responsible for training, onboarding, and qualifying CAR-T treatment centers to support the safe, compliant, and successful delivery of Novartis CAR-T therapies.
Role type
Senior IC field operations manager (cell therapy)
Builds
Operational readiness and workflow execution for CAR-T treatment centers
Domain
Biotechnology / Cell Therapy / Healthcare Operations
Required skills
Training and onboarding of external healthcare stakeholders, Logistics and apheresis collection management, Site readiness and qualification, Cross-functional stakeholder influence, Regulatory and quality compliance, Operational risk management
Preferred skills
CAR-T and cell therapy operations experience, GxP-regulated environment experience, Apheresis and cryopreservation knowledge
Responsibilities
Execute onboarding, training, and qualification activities for CAR-T treatment centers; Serve as field-based operational lead for assigned treatment centers; Resolve complex operational challenges related to ordering, logistics, and product handling; Ensure compliance with operational, regulatory, and quality requirements; Lead site readiness and operational continuity initiatives; Partner cross-functionally with Patient Support, Quality, Manufacturing, and Clinical Operations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC