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Associate Director, Warehousing & DistributionAstraZeneca · US - Rockville - MD
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Associate Director, Warehousing & Distribution

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🗓️ Posted 2026-10-02 US - Rockville - MD Full-time Hybrid Manufacturing Transport Logistics
💰 Salary 9,781 GBP–14,672 GBP/mo (117,378 GBP–176,066 GBP/yr) 📊 Market 10,000 GBP–15,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

Lead warehousing and distribution operations for the Rockville Manufacturing Center (RMC), ensuring reliable material flow for cell therapy manufacturing and protecting product quality, patient supply, Chain of Identity (COI) and Chain of Custody (COC). Accountable for quality, safety, cost and delivery performance in compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Safety, Health and Environment (SHE), financial controls and applicable regulatory requirements. Provide strategic and operational leadership for warehouse teams, build and develop the organization as RMC ramps up, serve as the escalation point, and drive continuous improvement, digital adoption and value for the business. Typical Accountabilities Define and execute the RMC warehousing and distribution strategy, operating model and priorities, translating manufacturing and supply objectives into business plans, budgets, capacity and technology plans, resources, performance expectations and site-specific goals. Build and lead the warehousing organization as RMC ramps up, including organization design, workforce and shift planning, recruitment, onboarding and training, qualification, capability development, performance management, succession planning and leadership of employees and people leaders. Establish clear roles, decision rights, escalation pathways, shift-handover expectations, and leader standard work to ensure consistent execution across shifts.

Requirements

  • ● Key Internal and External Relationships
  • ● Internal: RMC Manufacturing and Process Execution teams; Gaithersburg Manufacturing Warehouse (GMW); Quality and Quality Control; Supply Chain and Planning; Clinical or patient-supply interfaces, as applicable; Engineering and Facilities; Safety, Health and Environment; Finance; Procurement; Digital and Information Technology; Human Resources; Patient Operation; and site and network operations functions.
  • ● External: suppliers, couriers, manufacturers, transportation and cold-chain partners, equipment and technology providers, and applicable local or regional regulatory authorities.
  • ● The annual base pay for this position ranges from 117,377.60 - 176,066.40 USD. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program 401(k) plan ; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
  • ● Date Posted 01-Oct-2026
  • ● Closing Date 08-Oct-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.