Senior Scientist, Radioconjugate Portfolio

Gaithersburg, MD

Join our dynamic team at AstraZeneca as a Senior Scientist in the Early Oncology Discovery group. This role is perfect for a highly motivated and independent individual with a proven track record of scientific excellence and project leadership experience. You will be the tumor biology lead for emerging radioconjugate (RC) portfolio projects, working both with our internal project teams and external partners to develop novel targeted alpha therapies.

Accountabilities:

As a Senior Scientist, you will serve as the tumor biology lead for one or more radioconjugate programs, ensuring the timely generation and dissemination of critical program data to enable project milestone decisions. You will stay up to date with relevant technical, intellectual, and scientific expertise in tumor biology and cancer modelling, particularly as it relates to targeted radioconjugates.

Essential Skills/Experience:

PhD Degree in a relevant subject area with a minimum of 3 years' relevant expertise in targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies
Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional project teams
Strong knowledge of cancer/cell biology, radiation biology, and/or biochemistry in the context of cancer
Expertise in routine cell culture, particularly culture of tumor cells
Expertise in molecular- and cell-based methodologies
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
A proven track record of productivity, as demonstrated by scientific publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Prior experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated ability to coordinate project activities and provide scientific mentorship to junior scientists
Direct, hands-on experience in residualization & saturation binding assays, PET-CT imaging, biodistribution studies, non-clinical dosimetry, and other pre-clinical radioimmunoconjugate methods
Experience with targeted alpha emitter therapeutics

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine and transform the lives of patients living with cancer. We are a science-based, leading and decisive Oncology enterprise united in our vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. With one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the industry, there are many opportunities to work with new and novel drugs and help discover what's next. We foster a mindset of courage, where everyone is empowered to step up, innovate and work at pace. Our commitment to patients and pioneering spirit are truly embedded and it's what makes our pipeline unique.

About Our Gaithersburg Oncology Hub

Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility creates life-changing medicines for people around the world. This campus employs more than 3,500 experts 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 cutting-edge technology and lab spaces, all designed to inspire collaboration and cross-functional science. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

The Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to 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, game rooms, community garden and more. This is where you'll find newly-designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while increasing collaboration between teams.

So, what's next?

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to eliminate cancer as a cause of death!

If you're curious to know more, please contact Bobbi Poole, our Talent Acquisition Partner.

Closing Date: October 1, 2024

Competitive remuneration and benefits apply

We offer a competitive Total Reward program including a market driven base salary, bonus and long term incentive. We have a generous paid time off program and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Date Posted

03-Sep-2024

Closing Date

30-Sep-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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