Senior Scientist, Viral Vector Process Development, Upstream

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, United States
Base: $108,473.60 - $162,710.40; bonus/equity: sho...
On-site
Suspension bioreactor platforms
Viral vector process development
Upstream process development
AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Scientist specializing in Viral Vector Process Development (Upstream) to enhance their Cell Therapy modalities portfolio. The role involves hands-on responsibilities in designing, optimizing, and scaling up Lentiviral Vector processes within a collaborative team environment

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.
  • You will design, execute, and optimize upstream Lentiviral Vector (LVV) processes with a primary focus on suspension bioreactor platforms at clinical and commercial scales.
  • The annual base pay for this position ranges from $108,473.60 - $162,710.40, with bonus and equity opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

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AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Scientist specializing in Viral Vector Process Development (Upstream) to enhance their Cell Therapy modalities portfolio. The role involves hands-on responsibilities in designing, optimizing, and scaling up Lentiviral Vector processes within a collaborative team environment.

Salary

Base: $108,473.60 - $162,710.40; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonus, equity-based long-term incentive program; Benefits: Qualified retirement program, paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • suspension bioreactor platforms
  • viral vector process development
  • upstream process development
  • process characterization
  • scale-up/tech transfer activities
  • cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • digital tools for scheduling
  • process automation/PAT
  • Lean practices

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. with 1+ years of industry experience or M.S. with 4+ years or B.S. with 5+ years
  • Hands-on experience developing suspension-based LVV upstream processes
  • Familiarity with clinical/commercial scale considerations
  • Proficiency in suspension cell culture
  • Working knowledge of statistical DOE and data analytics tools

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