Director, Integrated Bioanalysis
Gaithersburg, MD
| Employer: | AstraZeneca |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Job Title: Director, Integrated Bioanalysis Introduction to role: As part of the Integrated Bioanalysis (iBA) Team, you will work directly alongside the Global Executive Director to drive the strategy for, and lead, our US-based team, demonstrating strategic and scientific bioanalytical leadership across a broad array of innovative therapeutic modalities, such as T Cell Engagers, Cell Therapies, Gene Therapies NBEs, Vaccines etc. You will drive the advancement of scientific knowledge across our Biopharma and Oncology portfolios leading dynamic multi-disciplinary teams responsible for the definition and implementation of bioanalytical strategies to support the AstraZeneca pipeline. You will work alongside and manage key stakeholders, providing holistic portfolio oversight driving key impact to portfolio and will be the main interface with experienced and highly skilled bioanalytical scientist colleagues or our partnered labs, inputting to project strategy and delivery. You will have the opportunity to have an immediate and lasting impact to our diverse pipeline. The iBA group within Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS) provides broad discovery, preclinical, and clinical support including life cycle management across all therapeutic areas enabling pipeline delivery, decision making, innovation and advancement to improve the lives of patients through life-changing medicines. Accountabilities: Located at our research hub in Gaithersburg, US, you will provide strategic & scientific oversight and direction, leading a team delivering on bioanalytical strategies with a specific focus on Discovery Bioanalysis and Clinical Flow Cytometry. You will be responsible for the leadership, direction and development of the teams' capabilities, inputting into strategy, science, and tactical operations. In this role you will be highly visible; working across iBA and CPSS functions, alongside TA leads and stakeholders, and able to use scientific knowledge and expertise while working with a range of cross functional groups. You will need to use your experience and proven track record designing, developing, and delivering robust bioanalytical strategies. You will also work with colleagues involved in interactions with regulatory agencies and Health Authorities across a range of countries and geographies to mitigate risk, submit regulatory documents and respond to Health Authority questions. As a Subject Matter Expert, you will be responsible for enhancing the iBA reputation for scientific excellence by presenting at internal and external meetings, and publishing manuscripts. The successful candidate will work closely with AstraZeneca laboratory groups within iBA and stakeholders across our discovery portfolio to ensure appropriate bioanalytical and platform strategies, scientific oversight and delivery of our pipeline while fostering an environment of scientific knowledge exchange. Essential Skills/Experience:
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At AstraZeneca, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference. We have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? Join us at AstraZeneca where we are driven by our desire to understand and reveal new insights. Apply now! The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $165,048.00 - 247,572.00 USD Annual . 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. AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. | |