Translational Science Senior Director - Immunology Cell Therapy
$265,780 - $386,671/Yr
AstraZeneca - Boston, MA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Senior
Boston, MA
Chemical Manufacturing
About the position
The Translational Science Senior Director at AstraZeneca is a visionary leader responsible for executing strategies that accelerate the development of cellular therapies for patients with immune-mediated diseases. This role focuses on implementing translational and biomarker objectives, ensuring effective collaborations between research and development, and driving the understanding of clinical trial data. The position requires a deep understanding of translational science and the ability to solve complex scientific problems, ultimately aiming to transform treatment options for patients.
Responsibilities
- Implement translational and biomarker objectives for cellular therapies for immune-mediated diseases.
- Ensure effective collaborations between research and development teams.
- Establish strong target-to-disease connections for AZ cellular therapeutics.
- Drive translational understanding of clinical trial data.
- Lead complex projects and provide innovative solutions to scientific problems.
Requirements
- PhD, Medical Doctor, or MD-PhD degree required.
- 5 or more years of industry or combined academic/industry experience in clinical development or translational science.
- Strong knowledge of the pathogenesis of immune-mediated diseases and application of cellular and molecular technologies.
- Experience in clinical development of T-cell therapy and/or other advanced therapeutic modalities.
- Significant experience in early and/or late phase clinical development.
- Detailed understanding of the full drug development process and regulatory guidelines.
Nice-to-haves
- Cross-functional team leadership experience.
- Experience in establishing and leading external partnerships in immune-mediated diseases.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Paid leaves
- Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
