Senior Scientist, Viral Vector Process Development, Downstream

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Base: $108,473.60 - $162,710.40; bonus/equity: sho...
Viral vector downstream purification
Scalable lentiviral vector processes
Process characterization and scale-up
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 opportunity, equity-based long-term incentive program; Benefits: 401(k) plan, paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Viral Vector Downstream Purification
  • Scalable Lentiviral Vector Processes
  • Process Characterization and Scale-Up
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • cGMP and Quality Systems

Nice-to-have

  • Next-generation purification technologies
  • PAT/digital tools
  • Knowledge management systems
  • Innovation and continuous improvement

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or M.S. or B.S. with relevant industry experience
  • 1+ years industry experience (Ph.D.)
  • 4+ years industry experience (M.S.)
  • 5+ years industry experience (B.S.)
  • Hands-on downstream process development experience
  • Familiarity with clinical/commercial scale considerations
  • Experience with tech transfer

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