Lead Cell Therapy Specialist

Join us as a Lead Cell Therapy Specialist, a manufacturing lead responsible for work completion and effective staff allocation. This is an exciting opportunity to learn more working at the cutting edge of our operations department. Embrace constant challenges, for us they are intellectually stimulating opportunities to learn more. A chance to come back stronger and hungry for more. We keep going, pushing the boundaries as we work on implementing the best systems with cutting-edge science and manufacturing.

What you will do:

• Execute manufacturing batch records, work instructions, and SOPs, with a focus on ‘right the first time’.
• Provide technical instruction to the team and allocate administrative work where possible.
• Participate in tech transfer activities as a subject matter expert.
• Ensure a safe work environment in accordance with AstraZeneca standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or a related field
• Minimum three (3) years of general cGMP manufacturing experience or 1+ years of Cell Therapy experience
• Significant knowledge in the biologics manufacturing process, cell culture and/or vector products.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, and time management skills.
• Proven logic and decision-making abilities, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing or process development experience with cell therapy or vector products.
• Dynamic individual with the ability to communicate and engage others.
• Independent and self-starting. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change ways of working/identify opportunities to improve processes within cGMP clinical manufacturing environment.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the desire to push boundaries and deliver life-changing medicines. With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join our Supply Chain team. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. We are active players in growth and evolution, promoting a Lean mindset and leading on sustainability. If you want to make a big impact, this is the place for you. Our contribution to life-changing medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today to become a Lead Cell Therapy Specialist at AstraZeneca!

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.