Associate Director, Next-generation Sequencing Innovation

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Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $180,740.80 - $271,111.20 usd; bonus/equity:...
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Next-generation sequencing technologies
Ngs team leadership and management
Strategic vendor and academic partnerships
AstraZeneca is seeking an entrepreneurial Associate Director to lead their Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) initiatives within Biologics Engineering in Gaithersburg, MD. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in NGS technologies, team management, and innovation, with the role emphasizing strategic impact and transformative capabilities in biologics discovery

Job Summary

  • This position offers significant autonomy to shape NGS strategy and make technology development decisions, leading a high-performing NGS team embedded within an innovative biologics discovery group.
  • You will be empowered to challenge conventional approaches and drive adoption of transformative NGS applications across our global organization.
  • Benefits include a qualified retirement program, paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, and comprehensive health coverage including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision.

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AstraZeneca is seeking an entrepreneurial Associate Director to lead their Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) initiatives within Biologics Engineering in Gaithersburg, MD. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in NGS technologies, team management, and innovation, with the role emphasizing strategic impact and transformative capabilities in biologics discovery.

Salary

Base: $180,740.80 - $271,111.20 USD; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonus and equity-based long-term incentive program eligibility; Benefits: Retirement program, paid vacation, health coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Next-Generation Sequencing technologies
  • NGS team leadership and management
  • Strategic vendor and academic partnerships
  • Laboratory automation and high-throughput workflows
  • Bioinformatics and data analysis expertise
  • Development of in-house NGS solutions

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with risk-taking
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to influence and build coalitions
  • Experience with Illumina and PacBio platforms

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or related field
  • 10+ years experience with NGS technologies
  • Proven track record of novel technology implementation
  • Previous experience managing high performing teams
  • Experience with multiple NGS platforms
  • Expertise in bioinformatics and HPC environments

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