Senior Scientist, Viral Vector Process Development, Downstream

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $108,473.60 - $162,710.40; bonus/equity: sho...
Viral vector downstream purification
Lentiviral vector (lvv) development
Scale-up and tech transfer
The candidate will play a critical role in building and leading a high-performing team that accelerates AstraZeneca’s emerging Cell Therapy modalities portfolio

Job Summary

  • The candidate will play a critical role in building and leading a high-performing team that accelerates AstraZeneca’s emerging Cell Therapy modalities portfolio.
  • Plan and perform experiments to develop scalable, cost-effective LVV purification processes for ex vivo and in vivo applications, targeting yield, purity, potency, and consistency.
  • Our dynamic environment encourages collaboration and problem-solving as we strive to deliver life-changing medicines.

Matching Summary

The candidate will play a critical role in building and leading a high-performing team that accelerates AstraZeneca’s emerging Cell Therapy modalities portfolio.

Salary

Base: $108,473.60 - $162,710.40; Bonus/Equity: short-term incentive bonus, equity-based long-term incentive; Benefits: 401(k) plan, paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Viral Vector Downstream Purification
  • Lentiviral Vector (LVV) development
  • Scale-up and Tech Transfer
  • Process Characterization and Data Analysis
  • cGMP and Quality Systems

Nice-to-have

  • Next-generation purification technologies
  • PAT/digital tools for process monitoring
  • Knowledge management systems
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. with 1+ years industry experience or M.S. with 4+ years or B.S. with 5+ years
  • Hands-on downstream process development for LVV
  • Familiarity with clinical/commercial scale considerations
  • Working knowledge of statistical analysis and DOE
  • Understanding of cGMP and Quality systems

Work Rights

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