Executive or Senior Director for Purification Process Sciences at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for Science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!


At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being daring, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person.



About AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD:



Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility crafts life-changing medicines for people around the world. This campus employs more than 3,500 authorities in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. This modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of R&D and Oncology in the US. Here, we play host to some of the most groundbreaking technology and lab spaces, all crafted to encourage collaboration and multi-functional science. We believe employees benefit from being challenged encouraged at work. We are dedicated to crafting a culture of inclusion and collaboration.


The Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to help boost efficiency and help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria and copy center. This is where you'll find newly-designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while growing collaboration between teams.



Introduction to role:



Join us as an Executive or Senior Director for Purification Process Sciences in Gaithersburg, MD. This is a unique opportunity to channel your scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, with a passion for discovery and a pipeline to show for it. This group leader position will provide scientific, operational, and strategic leadership for the Purification Process Sciences group within the Biopharmaceutical Development (BPD) organization at AstraZeneca.



Accountabilities:



In this role, you will establish strategy, direction, and objectives for purification process development. You will engage with Research project teams to fully understand the physiochemical and biological attributes of clinical drug candidates. You will also develop innovative approaches for clinical and commercial manufacturing for biopharmaceuticals and drive continuous improvement of platforms to enhance performance and efficiency. You will serve as a spokesperson for BPD in communications with regulatory agencies, AZ senior leadership meetings, R&D product development teams for all therapeutic areas, and other internal and external groups of interest.



Essential Skills/Experience:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in chemistry/biochemistry, chemical/biochemical engineering, or related subject area.
  
  


• For Senior Director, 15+ years of experience with PhD or 20+ years of experience with BS/MS.
  
  


• For Executive Director, 20+ years of experience with PhD or 25+ years of experience with BS/MS.
  
  


• Established expertise in a biopharmaceutical company with relevant experience in purification process development and tech transfer for biological products.
  
  


• Shown ability to work effectively in cross-functional matrix organization.
  
  


• Experience as an effective leader and coach for a diverse team of staff members.
  
  


• Demonstrated experience progressing biopharmaceutical products to licensure.
  
  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash 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 daring world.


At AstraZeneca, we are part of the solution, turning our drug development strategies into reality. We work at all stages of development to translate our life-changing science into medicines to get the best results for AstraZeneca, patients in need and healthcare professionals. We are a diverse and open-minded team harnessing our different skills and experiences. Our differences enable us to explore new ideas and ways of doing things. It keeps us on our toes and excited for what's next.


Are you ready to take ownership and be recognised as leaders across the business? Embrace the opportunity to lead across levels, departments and drug modalities. Apply now!


See Our Focus Areas: Oncology; Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism; Respiratory for further details, which includes an overview of our robust pipeline.



So, what's next!



Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.



Where can I find out more?



Check out our landing page for more information on our BPD group https://careers.astrazeneca.com/bpd


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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. Apply Now