Immunology Cell Therapy Associate Director

AstraZeneca GmbH; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director Clinical Scientist, Immunology Cell Therapy, based in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA, to lead medical and scientific strategy for early-phase cell therapy programs. You will work with cross-functional teams to advance immune-mediated disease therapies and collaborate with external partners.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, program strategy, and external engagement, with global regulatory knowledge and a track record in translating biology to

Qualifications

• PhD, MPhil or PharmD in life sciences required or preferred.
• 0-5 years in industry clinical development is ideal.
• Experience with cell therapy, especially CAR-T, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of immune-mediated diseases and translational science beneficial.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific input to early-phase clinical programs in immunology cell therapy.
• Lead or support clinical study design, CSPs, ICFs and data-review activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and external researchers within governance.

Skills

CAR-T therapy

Clinical development

Cross-functional leadership

Immunology

Strategic thinking

Biomarkers

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Tools

EDC systems

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director Clinical Scientist, Immunology Cell Therapy, based in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA, to lead medical and scientific strategy for early-phase cell therapy programs. You will work with cross-functional teams to advance immune-mediated disease therapies and collaborate with external partners.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, program strategy, and external engagement, with global regulatory knowledge and a track record in translating biology to