Santa Monica, United States
At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D division, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.
Position Summary
We are looking for a collaborative Associate Director, Laboratory Automation, to join our Analytical Sciences team. You will have experience in laboratory automation technologies and knowledge for cell culture, immunological techniques, multi-parametric flow cytometry and cell-based functional assays to lead bioassay development and automation. You will manage a lab-based team to deliver new/optimized analytical methods and evaluate technologies. You will improve our laboratory automation using fit-for-purpose technologies to enhance analytical methods and operation workflows together with the assay develop scientists and promote process development, product characterization, stability and release testing of novel engineered cell therapy products. You will author and review method development reports, test methods and SOPs, protocols, and support the technical review of CMC sections and supporting documents for regulatory filings. This role is based in Santa Monica, CA and reports directly to the Director, Product Analytical Sciences.
Responsibilities
Education and Experience
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 ambitious world.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $170,879 to $213,599. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related experience. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and we reserve the right to modify base salary (and any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Benefits
DE&I Statement
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.