Associate Director Clinical Scientist Immunology Cell Therapy

Are you a visionary expert in clinical drug development, possessing the capabilities to drive a successful strategy in accelerating the development of cellular therapies for patients with immune-mediated diseases? Are you dedicated to revolutionizing the treatment of immune-mediated diseases and creating a significant impact on patients' lives? Do you have a strong passion for science and substantial clinical development experience in Immunology and CAR-T cell therapies? Do you possess both strategic and operational leadership skills? If so, we invite you to join us! We are currently seeking a Director Clinical Scientist, Immunology Cell Therapy to be based in Boston Seaport.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. We are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Immunology Cell Therapy

Our ambition is to build a world class organization that accelerates the delivery of transformative cell therapies for patients with immune mediated diseases. It’s our big vision that unites and inspires us. Cell therapies represent a fundamental evolution of how drugs are discovered, developed and manufactured, these new advanced potentially curative cellular modalities require a new development strategy to ensure their rapid availability to patients. With multiple autoimmune and inflammatory indications and clinical stage cell therapies in global development, we keep pushing forward.  Focusing on cutting-edge science with the latest technology to achieve breakthroughs.   AZ is a place built on courage, curiosity and collaboration – we make bold decisions driven by patient outcomes.

Accountabilities:

As a Associate Director Clinical Scientist, you will provide scientific leadership in the innovative design, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials in one or more development programs. You will collaborate with colleagues in other functions including Study Physician, Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Translational, CMC, and early development groups. Your scientific input will support the preparation of regulatory documents and interactions with regulatory authorities. You will also lead development of quality metrics and data review plan for assigned studies, support and contribute to medical monitoring of trials, and ensure scientific input to TA standards.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Advanced scientific degree (M.S., Ph.D., Pharm D., MPH, or equivalent degree) with 3 plus years biopharma experience in clinical development.
• Advanced knowledge of the therapeutic area (i.e., cell therapy, preferably in rheumatology or other inflammatory diseases).
• Experience contributing to the design of industry-sponsored clinical trials.
• Broad understanding of the principles of clinical trial methodology, statistics, data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience providing scientific support for the development and implementation of cell therapy studies, including protocol and ICF development, electronic data capture database development, safety assessment, IB/DSUR submissions, and clinical data review. Authority in scientific literature searches and weighing of quality peer reviewed data.
• Ability to clearly communicate to internal and external partners orally and in writing.
• Experience interacting with varying levels of internal/external management, Investigators and site personnel, clinicians, scientists, and cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of the multidisciplinary functions involved in a company’s cell therapy development process, e.g., research, clinical operations, clinical pharmacology, translational medicine, biostatistics, regulatory, safety, CMC, commercial operations.
• Experience proactively integrates multiple perspectives into the clinical development process for best end-results.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and daring world.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by 'following the science'. We are a science-driven organization where innovation is backed by investment and bold decision-making. Here, your innovative discoveries will ultimately have the potential to reach billions of patients in need, all across the globe. We are a team of leading specialists, driven to pursue scientific knowledge. We see the bigger picture and know where we can make the biggest impact. We are never complacent about scientific discovery and development. Here we are always pushing our efficiency, searching for new knowledge and the next breakthrough.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.