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What Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Associate Director, Precision Medicine” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in MA: $179k–$260k, median $215k.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 4 certified filings for “Associate Director, Precision Medicine” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in MA: $179k–$260k, median $215k. Most were filed at wage level II (75%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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About the role
Associate Director, Supply Chain
Introduction to role
This Associate Director, Supply Chain role leads the design and execution of a global clinical supply chain for highly specialized therapies, with a particular focus on radiopharmaceutical products. The position shapes the clinical supply strategy, converts it into actionable plans, and drives consistent practices across studies and functions. Acting as a key resource and escalation point, the role identifies and mitigates risks, ensures uninterrupted delivery of investigational medicinal product (IMP) to patients, and builds strong relationships across the organization. Ready to influence how life-changing therapies reach clinical sites and patients?
Accountabilities
• Lead clinical supply management, including startup and execution, for global clinical studies across Radiopharmaceuticals product.
• Oversee clinical supply chain process, from patient scheduling to IMP dosing/destruction. Ensure transparency with key stakeholders to ensure efficiency and delivery uninterrupted IMP to patients.
• Create strong relationships with key stakeholders through collaboration with cross functional teams, including Global Study Team, CMC, manufacturing, and quality assurance to align clinical supply chain activities.
• Manage the creation of label text, translation, and label proof. Support the development (or enhancement) of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) where needed.
• Support the development of pharmacy manuals and supply related training/instructional materials (e.g. SIV and IM slides, etc.)
• Act as a conduit between functions pertaining to supply, transportation, logistics, and traceability issues for IMP.
• Be a part of a team to build a high-performing clinical supply chain team, providing leadership and mentorship to junior colleagues by supporting their development through coaching.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and forecasting related to clinical supplies, as needed.
Essential Skills/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in clinical supply chain management, including direct responsibility for global clinical trial start-up and supply execution, ideally in radiopharmaceuticals or a related industry.
• Working knowledge of ICH, FDA, IRB/IEC and other applicable regulations.
• Strong experience in Label Development, IRT/XRS, and temperature control distribution for clinical materials.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Flexible working hours to deal with global time zones as needed.
• Must be willing to step in and perform all aspects of the clinical supply chain core functions when needed to ensure successfully support of patient dosing. Have a sense of urgency and be comfortable pulling together stakeholders to make quick decisions as needed
Desirable Skills/Experience
• Advanced degree is preferred
• Certification in Supply Chain and Operations Management (i.e. – CSCP, CPIM) preferred
• Proven experience in cell therapy or radiopharmaceutical supply chain operations is a plus
• Radiopharmaceuticals import/export experience is a plus
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
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