Director,Oncology Cell Therapy, Bioscience
At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life.
The Director Bioscience is recognized as an expert in cell therapy and leads a research team.
Typical Accountabilities:
Ensures own work, and work of team, is compliant with Good Laboratory Practice, Safety, Health and Environment standards and all other relevant internal AstraZeneca standards and external regulation
Essential Education Required:
Essential Skills and Experience:
Extensive experience developing cellular therapies including CAR-T, CAR-NK, TCR-T therapies, TIL therapies
Experience with preclinical pharmacology and pharmacodynamics of multiple drug modalities (e.g. antibodies and recombinant proteins, immunocytokines, small molecules, antibody drug conjugates) a plus
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Some experience with 3-dimensional tumor models, such as tumoroid, organoid, and/or tissue slice culture
Experience in the development of genetically modified mouse models, humanized mouse models, immunocompetent syngeneic tumor models, and various immunodeficient mouse models
Extensive experience reflected in high quality publications, patents, developing pipeline projects in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting
Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility creates life-changing medicines for people around the world. This campus employs more than 3,500 experts in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. This modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of R&D and Oncology in the US. Here, we play host to some of the most cutting-edge technology and lab spaces, all designed to inspire collaboration and cross-functional science. We believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at work. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration.The Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to help boost productivity and help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria and copy center. This is where you’ll find newly-designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while increasing collaboration between teams.
“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 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 in our unique and ambitious world.”
Date Posted
09-Aug-2024
Closing Date
08-Sep-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.