Director – Cell Therapy IT, Software Engineering - Salesforce
AstraZeneca (company site, opens in a new tab)12+ yrsChennaiOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 45–85 LPA
Posted 20h ago
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About This Role
- Lead the design and delivery of an enterprise-grade Salesforce-based Cell Orchestration platform integrated with AWS and AI automation to support end-to-end cell therapy operations.
- Own software delivery lifecycle including DevSecOps, embedding compliance (GxP, HIPAA, FDA, GDPR) to ensure robust, scalable, and regulated system deployments.
- Manage and mentor a global engineering team, and drive technology strategy including integrations, product industrialization, and adoption of emerging AI and cloud-native technologies.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 12+ years software development experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles in life sciences, biotech, or manufacturing IT.
- Proven experience managing complex Salesforce environments and multi-cloud (AWS, Azure) implementations in regulated environments (GxP, HIPAA, FDA).
- Work Experience Required: 12+ years in software development including 5+ years leadership; Location Requirement: Based in Chennai, India; Notice Period: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced technology leader skilled in strategic platform architecture and operational ownership within regulated life sciences or biotech sectors.
- Capable of driving adoption of AI-enabled SDLC practices and advanced automation including Agentic AI for autonomous operational workflows.
- Proven track record managing global, cross-functional software engineering teams delivering compliance-driven, scalable digital health solutions integrated across Salesforce and cloud ecosystems.