Senior Process Engineer, Global Manufacturing Science and Technology, Cell Therapy Technical Operations

AstraZeneca


Job Location:

Gaithersburg, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 96196 - 144295
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

AstraZeneca is seeking an experienced senior process engineer for our cell therapy Global Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) team. This position is responsible for supporting the technical oversight of robust compliant and cost-effective end-to-end cell therapy manufacturing processes. Activities include leading technology transfer for pivotal clinical manufacturing process performance monitoring supporting definition of process validation strategy leading implementation of continuous process improvements and contributing to validation and regulatory deliverables to enable commercialization and lifecycle management across a global network of AstraZenecas manufacturing sites.

The position reports to the Associate Director Global MS&T and requires up to 10% domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

Development and Manufacturing Interface

  • Represent Global MSAT in the technology transfer and process characterization teams to ensure successful commercialization of cell therapy products

  • Communicate Manufacturing Operations needs to the CMC team and ensure high-quality and timely program deliverables (comparability and validation study completion etc)

  • Develop PPQ readiness and PPQ execution technical framework for the site MSAT team and oversee execution at the manufacturing sites

  • Implement proactive process analysis and Continued Process Verification (CPV) strategies across manufacturing sites to ensure continued process understanding and process control across all manufacturing sites

Lifecycle Management

  • Provide technical oversight across cell therapy manufacturing lifecycle from pivotal manufacturing technology transfer process validation commercialization and post-approval

  • Identify and implement process improvements that increase process robustness cost of goods plant throughput and supply continuity

  • Contribute to post-approval process optimization initiatives comparability strategies ensuring scientific rigor and managing regulatory risks

  • Proactively identify and mitigate technical and operational risks; ensure standardization across sites and teams

Regulatory & Quality Support

  • Lead global Change Controls and ensure timely implementation and compliance

  • Contribute to authoring CMC sections of regulatory submissions Pivotal INDa BLA MAA and supplements with high efficiency and optimal content

  • Partner with quality and regulatory to maintain full compliance with cGMP ICH guidelines and global regulatory expectations

  • Develop and defend sound scientific justifications for the integrated control strategy and lifecycle changes

Cross-Functional Partnerships

You will work in close partnership with:

  • Late-Stage Process Development provide MSAT input for process definition improvements and process characterization

  • Site MS&T partner to ensure timely implementation of process changes and improvements at the sites

  • Quality ensure process compliance and product quality standards

  • Supply Chain inform long-range supply planning and risk mitigation

Qualifications

Education

  • B.S or M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering Bioengineering Biochemistry Biotechnology Cell Biology or a closely related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

  • Ph.D. with 1 years; OR M.S. with 5 years OR B.S. with 7 years of relevant cell therapy/biologics/vaccines industry experience in technical development MS&T or CMO management areas.

  • Technical and hands-on expertise in cell therapy manufacturing processes and technologies is highly desirable. Experience in viral vectors vaccines or biologics will be considered.

  • Background in GMP manufacturing operations and technology transfer. Experience in process validation and CPV desired.

  • Experience in authoring CMC sections for major regulatory filings (INDa BLA MAA) and regulatory inspections.

  • High standards of quality accountability and urgency with the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced cell & gene therapy field.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $96196.80 - $144295.20. 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

06-Jul-2026

Closing Date

23-Jul-2026

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AstraZeneca is seeking an experienced senior process engineer for our cell therapy Global Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) team. This position is responsible for supporting the technical oversight of robust compliant and cost-effective end-to-end cell therapy manufacturing processes. Acti...

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