Senior Director, Translational Pathology Cancer Biomarker Development
Gaithersburg, MD
| Employer: | AstraZeneca |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Main Duties and Responsibilities: We are seeking an MD Anatomical Pathologist to lead the implementation of biomarker strategies and provide pathology expertise for our early oncology research and development team within the Cancer Biomarker Development group. Our pathology team plays a crucial role in supporting AstraZeneca's translational medicine strategy for an innovative early oncology pipeline that includes Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs), Radio-conjugates, T-cell engagers, CAR-T therapies, bispecific antibodies, and small molecules. In this role, based in Gaithersburg, MD, you will collaborate with a diverse team of pathologists, image analysts, bioinformaticians, translational scientists, biologists, and oncologists. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to the development of new biomarkers, enabling indication selection, early assessment of biological activity, and optimal patient stratification. Your efforts will significantly enhance the probability of success for AstraZeneca's oncology pipeline. Responsibilities:
Essential requirements:
Additional qualifications (non-essential):
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $265,780.80 - $398,671.20 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. | |