This strategic leadership role involves shaping immunotoxicology strategy across a diverse portfolio of drug modalities and disease areas at AstraZeneca's Cambridge R&D site
Job Summary
This strategic leadership role involves shaping immunotoxicology strategy across a diverse portfolio of drug modalities and disease areas at AstraZeneca's Cambridge R&D site.
The successful candidate will lead a global team to design experimental strategies that identify, assess, and mitigate immune-related toxicities while influencing project direction through clear risk communication.
AstraZeneca offers a competitive salary and benefits package including flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save Plans, and a performance recognition scheme.
Matching Summary
This strategic leadership role involves shaping immunotoxicology strategy across a diverse portfolio of drug modalities and disease areas at AstraZeneca's Cambridge R&D site.
Salary
Competitive salary; Flexible employee benefits fund; Pension contributions and Share Save Plans
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD in immunology or equivalent
Significant pharmaceutical industry experience
Demonstrated people leadership experience
Deep expertise in immune safety assessment
Advanced knowledge of innate and adaptive immunity
Experience with regulatory immune safety questions
Nice-to-have
Familiarity with immune-competent NAMs
Understanding of clinical adverse event mitigation
Experience with automation and AI applications
Collaborative and inclusive working style
Key Requirements
PhD in immunology required
Line management experience required
Regulatory response experience required
Knowledge of small molecules and biologics required