Director, External Manufacturing, Viral Vector Technical Lead

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, United States
Base: $180,740.80 - $271,111.20; bonus/equity: sho...
Viral vector cmc/manufacturing expertise
Cdmo partnerships
Gmp compliance
This leader will own end‑to‑end CDMO partnerships aligning external execution with AstraZeneca’s business objectives to deliver reliable, cost‑effective supply and technical robustness across preclinical, clinical, and commercial stages

Job Summary

  • This leader will own end‑to‑end CDMO partnerships aligning external execution with AstraZeneca’s business objectives to deliver reliable, cost‑effective supply and technical robustness across preclinical, clinical, and commercial stages.
  • Partner with QA to ensure GMP compliance at CDMOs, support audits, investigations, and CAPAs, and maintain alignment with global regulations and evolving guidance for viral vectors and plasmids.
  • The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 180,740.80 - 271,111.20.

Matching Summary

This leader will own end‑to‑end CDMO partnerships aligning external execution with AstraZeneca’s business objectives to deliver reliable, cost‑effective supply and technical robustness across preclinical, clinical, and commercial stages.

Salary

Base: $180,740.80 - $271,111.20; Bonus/Equity: short-term incentive bonus opportunity, equity-based long-term incentive program; Benefits: 401(k) plan, paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Viral vector CMC/manufacturing expertise
  • CDMO partnerships
  • GMP compliance
  • Process development and tech transfer
  • Supply assurance and operations

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic execution focus
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Continuous improvement and innovation
  • Relationship building with CDMOs

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in biopharmaceuticals
  • 5+ years managing external manufacturing/CDMOs
  • Advanced degree (PhD or MS preferred)
  • Proven track record of tech transfer
  • Familiarity with cost modeling

Work Rights

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