Senior Scientist, Viral Vector Process Development, Upstream

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Base: $108,473.60 - $162,710.40; bonus/equity: sho...
Viral vector process development
Suspension bioreactor platforms
Lentiviral vector (lvv) processes
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.
  • You will design, execute, and optimize upstream Lentiviral Vector (LVV) processes with a primary focus on suspension bioreactor platforms at clinical and commercial scales.
  • 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: qualified retirement program [401(k) plan], paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Viral Vector Process Development
  • suspension bioreactor platforms
  • Lentiviral Vector (LVV) processes
  • process characterization
  • scale-up/tech transfer
  • DOE studies
  • suspension cell culture

Nice-to-have

  • Lean practices and digital tools
  • operational feasibility and compliance
  • continuous improvement
  • regulatory filings

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. with 1+ years industry experience
  • M.S. with 4+ years industry experience
  • B.S. with 5+ years industry experience
  • Hands on experience developing suspension-based LVV upstream processes
  • familiarity with clinical/commercial scale considerations

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