Senior Scientist II, Cell Therapy Discovery job opportunity at AstraZeneca.



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AstraZeneca Senior Scientist II, Cell Therapy Discovery
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SUMMARY OF THE ROLE As part of AstraZeneca's Cell Therapy Discovery, the R&D department is primarily responsible for the early-stage development of cell therapy products   The role holder will participate in early-stage project research and the design of technical strategies, independently lead validation and exploration activities, and demonstrate effective cross-departmental collaboration skills. Specifically, the role holder will: 1.    Participate in early-stage research and technical strategy design for R&D projects. 2.    Be accountable for carrying out experimental work related to the projects, collaborating with the team to successfully deliver early-stage R&D projects. 3.    Be accountable for cross-departmental collaboration during the R&D process, ensuring efficient cooperation and timely project delivery. The role holder is accountable for ensuring that all activities are carried out in alignment with AstraZeneca’s Code of Conduct, supporting policies, standards, and procedures, including the compliant management of budget, safety, health, and environmental considerations.   ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES •    Lead literature research related to the project. •    Lead project activities, including but not limited to the exploration of new technologies, design of innovative experimental protocols, daily experimental work, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of data delivery. •    Manage project data compilation, report writing, and relevant presentations. •    Collaborate with internal colleagues and global partners across departments to coordinate projects, explore new solutions, and advance collaborative initiatives. •    Build and maintain expertise in current and emerging technologies within the relevant field. •    Demonstrate awareness of project cost and budget control. •    Provide timely updates on project progress, report issues and challenges encountered, offer insights into new problems, and propose effective solutions. •    Undertake small supervisory roles, and participate in skills transfer and training. •    Monitor and ensure compliance with all AstraZeneca policies and standards as well as local laws and regulations, and promptly address any instances of non-compliance.   REQUIREMENTS Essential:  •    PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant subject  •    Has early-stage research and development experience in the field of cell therapy •    Excellent knowledge of scientific literature, with a deep understanding of allogeneic CAR-T, viral vectors, and gene editing technologies. •    Expertise in gene editing technologies.  •    Fluent in English, with the ability to report and present daily work in English. •    Strong communication skills and experience in cross-functional collaboration. •    Ability to identify risks and escalate appropriately. Skills & Capabilities •    Proficiency in gene editing technologies or technical expertise in the CAR-T field. •    Ability to work independently in designing, executing, and interpreting tasks. •    Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within teams and across departments. •    Capability of fluent English communication and writing. •    Strong sense of responsibility in work. •    A confident team player who is assertive, yet open to listening and learning from the perspectives of others. •    Ability to influence within own discipline and apply constructive challenges. •    Excellent organizational skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure and within tight deadlines. Desirable: •    Has an immunology background. •    Early-stage research and development experience in the field of cell therapy, especially with universal cell therapy products, •     Early-stage research and development experience in the field of cell therapy, especially with relevant R&D experience with lentiviral vectors; highly proficient in lentiviral vector modification, packaging, purification, and delivery. •    Candidates with relevant project experience in gene editing are preferred. •    Knowledge of industry compliance requirements, such as HGR, CBDT, data privacy, etc.   Date Posted 26-1月-2026 Closing Date 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.

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