Director, Rare Disease Cell Therapy
Cambridge, MA
Employer: | AstraZeneca |
Job Type: | Full Time |
Description | |
This is what you will do: Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing therapies for people living with rare disorders. The Director of Cell Therapy will be a senior role in the Genomic Medicine & Cell Therapy organization in Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. The successful applicant will contribute to developing Alexion's strategy for cell therapy of rare diseases through collaboration with the broader leadership in Research at Alexion and AstraZeneca. He/she will also work in partnership with Business Development to identify and evaluate in-licensing opportunities. The successful candidate will have a record of achievement in the development of cell therapies and a strong scientific background i n immunology and autoimmunity. The candidate will also be able to lead cross-functional collaborations. You will be responsible for:
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. |