Field Clinical Advisor - Cell Therapy - Chicago (IL/WI/IN/MN)

Pipeline Mastery at Scale

Build knowledge of AstraZeneca's cell therapy pipeline across multiple indications and assets. Convey AstraZeneca's cell therapy strategy, portfolio scope, and product differentiation; ensure compliant messaging across regions.

• Systematically assess educational needs across owned sites, deliver advanced protocol training, and escalate patterns to Global Clinical Development with recommendations for enterprise solutions.
• Capture applicable field insights (feasibility, operational bottlenecks, patient pathways) and deliver them to global and local partners to lead early risk identification and inform protocol/process adjustments.
• Implement targeted protocol education (e.g., inclusion/exclusion criteria application) to lift enrollment rates, reduce screen failures, and minimize attrition.

Insight Loop and Continuous Improvement

Systematically capture site-level insights, summarize trends for study teams and partners, and influence protocol/process adjustments and scaling.

• Capture applicable field insights (feasibility, operational bottlenecks, patient pathways) and deliver them to global and local partners to lead early risk identification and inform protocol/process adjustments.
• Coordinate delivery across CTCO departments, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Supply/Logistics, Patient Operations, and Country Ops to ensure rapid, reliable service to partners and study sites.
• Maintain current knowledge of local regulations, guidelines, codes of practice, and AstraZeneca policies; translate requirements into practical site actions and support inspection readiness.

Collaboration and Communication

• Excellent partner management ability to translate complex protocols into practical site actions.
• Ability to travel at least 50-80% regionally/nationally and internationally to support sites and program needs.
• Patient- and site-centric mindset.

Data-Informed Approach

Data-informed approach to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field required; advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MSc, NP/PA, MD/RN) is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 plus years in clinical research or field-facing roles within oncology/hematology or advanced therapies; direct cell therapy experience.
• Concentrated understanding of GCP, clinical trial operations, and cell therapy patient journey.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• Paid vacation, holidays, and paid leaves
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage