Associate Director (Animal Sciences & Technologies)
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Job Location:
Waltham, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 138338 - 207507
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Associate Director (Animal Sciences & Technologies)
AstraZeneca is a global innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. But were more than one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca were proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
Summary of the group:
Animal Science and Technologies (AST) is a global department that delivers in vivo studies animal care and welfare that is compliant to internal standards and external regulations. Principles of the 3Rs are applied to all aspects of animal care and study conduction.
The role:
In this role you will lead a team that works closely with the AstraZeneca therapy areas. The team is responsible for the care and welfare of animals and directing pre-clinical assessment studies. You will chair in vivo study design meetings and participate in global initiatives to develop best practices and implement quality control measures based upon current literature. You will also be responsible for training junior staff in scientific method and in vivo study design as well as overseeing an established in vivo training program.
This role requires the ability to engage in constructive and challenging dialogues in cross-functional teams.
Required Education & Experience:
BS degree in biology or related field with 5 years of experience in laboratory animal science or specialty certification in laboratory animal science or medicine
In vivo skills in a variety of animal species
Experience supervising and managing staff
Experience in experimental design and scientific publication
Preferred Education & Experience:
PhD or DVM/VMD with 2 years of experience
Experience in drug discovery and human disease areas and research
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were 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 when we see an opportunity for change we seize it and make it happen because any opportunity no matter how small can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means were opening new ways to work pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested Come and join our journey apply today!
Site Location
The Waltham R&D site is situated within a biopharma cluster of academic research institutions medical centers pharmaceuticalcompaniesand biotech start-ups. The Boston region is consistently ranked #1 globally for biotech research investment talentrecruitmentand lab campus also known as the BostonBioHub is one of the largest and most dynamic life-science research hubs in the is home to more than 800 scientists and experts working in nine different pharmaceutical and biotech site is also home to the AstraZeneca Incubator a program that helpsemergingcompanies advance novel and innovative healthcare solutions to meet the needs of patients. Plenty of free covered/uncovered parking is available along with charging stations for electric vehicles. Additionally shuttle service to local transportation hubs is also available.
As AstraZeneca continues to put patients at the forefront of our mission we are excited for our move to Kendall Square/Cambridge in the summer of2026.
Find out more information here: Kendall Square Press Release
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $138338 to $207507. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs paid time off (i.e. vacation holiday and leaves) as well as health dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Date Posted
17-Feb-2026Closing Date
26-Feb-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Program assessment
- FDA Regulations
- Manufacturing & Controls
- Program Evaluation
- budget forecast
- Research Experience
- Operations Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, ... View more
