What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Immunology Cell Therapy Discovery position at AstraZeneca?
About the Position
AstraZeneca, a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, is committed to discovering and delivering innovative therapies that transform patient outcomes. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director to join our Immunology Cell Therapy Discovery team. The role focuses on leading both ex vivo and in vivo cell therapy discovery efforts, underpinned by an in-depth understanding of immunological disease biology and expertise in cell therapy (e.g., CAR-T) discovery, including viral vector design, genetic engineering, and assay development.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership : Develop and execute strategic plans to advance cell therapy discovery, leveraging state-of-the-art genetic engineering, viral vector, and non-viral technologies.
- Expert Knowledge : Cultivate and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the immunology disease landscape, remaining abreast of the latest advancements and trends in the field.
- Collaborative Innovation : Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to propel discovery efforts focused on immunological diseases, with the aim of enhancing AstraZeneca's portfolio.
- Team Leadership : Assemble and lead a talented team, encouraging a culture of innovation, agility, and scientific excellence in cell therapy discovery. Inspire and motivate team members to foster a high-performing, collaborative environment.
- Stakeholder Engagement : Facilitate collaboration with key stakeholders both internally and externally to align cell therapy strategies with broader R&D objectives and goals.
- Regulatory Compliance : Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to the development and delivery of medicines.
- Research Assay and Research Process Development : Lead the development of in vitro assays and cell therapy research process to assess and validate novel therapeutic strategies and approaches.
Requirements
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $210,728 - $316,092 . 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
14-Feb-2025
Closing Date
28-Feb-2025Our 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.
Salary : $210,728 - $316,092
