Team Leader Bioscience Immunology Early Respiratory and Immunology
Waltham, MA
Employer: | AstraZeneca |
Job Type: | Full Time |
Description | |
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company that is dedicated to discovering, crafting, and delivering innovative medicines and healthcare solutions that improve the lives of patients. The vision of AstraZeneca Early Respiratory & Immunology (Early R&I) is centered on delivering life-changing products that advance world health and help fight and cure disease. Early R&I is one of three main therapeutic research areas within AstraZeneca that deliver candidate drugs into late-stage clinical development. Here, you'll have the chance to make a difference in people's lives every day. As a part of building Immunology Bioscience team within Early R&I department, we are seeking a highly motivated Team Leader to lead the group of scientists and associate scientists focusing on identifying and validating new drug targets for patients with Rheumatological, Dermatological and Gastrointestinal diseases. The group will deliver key data to projects across all phases of the drug discovery and early development and work with different modalities such as small molecules, modified mRNA, antisense oligonucleotides and peptides. The position is placed in Boston, USA. Main Duties and Responsibilities In this role you will be a program and people leader in the Bioscience, Immunology team focusing on developing therapeutics for treatment of Rheumatological, Gastrointestinal and Dermatological Diseases. The candidate will ensure delivery of preclinical and translational data in support of key portfolio program milestones, drive identification of novel targets partnering with multiple functional teams, drive technical excellence in bioscience research and contribute to the strategic direction of Bioscience Immunology leadership team. You will take an active role in growing and developing team members and recruitment of new talents.
Essential Requirements
AstraZeneca offers an environment built on lifelong learning where we embrace new opportunities to develop and grow. We are committed to making a difference by fusing data and technology with scientific innovations to achieve breakthroughs. Our inclusive environment encourages collaboration across diverse teams globally, allowing us to create significant impacts on disease treatment. Join us at AstraZeneca and be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Apply now! 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. |