Translational Medicine Associate Director

Job title: Translational Science Associate Director

Location: Gaithersburg MD.

Are you a visionary expert in translational science with the ability to execute a successful strategy in accelerating the development of therapies for patients with immune-mediated diseases If you are passionate about transforming the treatment of immune-mediated diseases and making a profound impact on patients lives then AstraZeneca might be the place for you! Our ambition is to build an extraordinary organization that accelerates the delivery of transformative therapies for patients with immune-mediated diseases. We are driven by courage curiosity and collaboration making bold decisions driven by patient outcomes.

AsaTranslational ScienceAssociateDirector you willbe responsible forthe implementation of translational and biomarkerobjectivesfor cellular biologics and small moleculetherapies for immune-mediated diseases. Your focus will be on ensuring effective collaborations between research and developmentestablishingstrong target-to-disease connections differentiating AZ therapeutics and driving translational understanding of clinical trial will oversee translationalstudy strategyand deliverables with CROs and collaborators to supportnew and ongoing clinical studies as well as to enable ourlife cycle managementstrategyand new program strategies as aglobal product teamlevel translational will be recognized as an authority in translational science and work oncomplextherapeuticprojects and scientific problems providing solutions that are highly innovative.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• PhDor MD-PhD degreein a relevant or training in Immunologypreferred.

• 3or more years of industry or 5 yrs combined academic/industry experience in clinical development or translational science.

• Strong knowledge of the pathogenesis of immune mediated disease and the application of cellular molecular technologies and models to drive program decisions

• Prior experiencein clinical biomarker strategy development and execution including human target validation targetengagement and moleculardifferentiation.

• Significant experiencemanaging CROs for translational studies andbiomarkers for clinical trials.

• Detailed understanding of translational and clinical researchmethodologyand biostatistics principles.

• Attention to detail strive to generate high-quality work and sense of passion and urgency to achieve team and program goals.

• Demonstrated experiencecontributing to andleading complex projects.

• Demonstratedtrack recordin delivering results.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent analytical problemsolvingand strategic planning skills.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience in clinical biomarker development of T-cell therapy and/or other advanced therapeutic modalities in house or with CROs

• Experience in the authoring of relevant sections of regulatory documents.

• Understanding of the full drug development process with experience across phases of therapeutic development and studies

• UnderstandingofFDA EMA MHRA and ICH GCP guidelines as they pertain to translational strategy.

At AstraZeneca we are at thecutting-edgeof sciencerethinkingthe future of medicine. We work on ground-breaking medicine discovery and development from early to late stage answering some of the most complex unmet patient needs. We are never complacent about scientific discovery and development. Here we are always pushing our productivity searching for newknowledgeand the next breakthrough. We fully embrace a safe space exercising our freedom to discover and by the team where setbacks are seen as learning us and be a part of our journey in transforming lives with science!

Why AstraZeneca:
Join a team with the funding focus and courage to push the frontiers of cancer medicine from early-stage trials to registration where translational scientists sit shoulder-to-shoulder with clinicians discovery researchers and diagnostic partners to move from signal to strategy at pace. We combine cutting-edge science and technology across multiple modalities with a clear ambition to change the trajectory of cancer bringing together unexpected collaborators to turn complex data into decisive actions for patients. Here you will be empowered to lead supported to take smart risks and valued for kindness alongside ambition as you help deliver new therapies to those who need them most.

If you are ready to lead translational strategy that shapes pivotal decisions and brings the next generation of B-cell therapies to patients faster send us your CV and take the next step in your impact-driven career!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $135058.40 - 202587.60 USD Annual 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.

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