Associate Director, Operations

China, Shang Hai Shi, China • Posted June 05, 2026

Job Type: Full time
Location: China, Shang Hai Shi
Posted: June 05, 2026
Category: Top Executives
Application Deadline: July 15, 2026

Role Description

This role supports the Cell Therapy Discovery (CTD) organization with end-to-end operations and internal controls, with a primary focus on budget management, and cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, IT/Digital, Engineering/Facilities management and HR. In line with cell therapy discovery needs (, plasmids/lentivirus, vectors and cell banks, instrumentation and BSL facilities, external CRO/academic collaborations, data and compliance), the role will establish a visible operating rhythm, enhance resource allocation efficiency, reduce operational risk, and ensure compliance to enable high-performing platforms and project portfolios.

  • Budget and Financial Management (Core):
  • Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts (OPEX/CAPEX) for CTD, work with each Team leaders and Finance BP to do LTP, MTP etc. Build and maintain expense ledgers and variance analysis at both project-portfolio and platform levels; produce monthly/quarterly operational reviews and correcti...

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