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Senior Scientist, Radioconjugate Portfolio

AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883


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. Our commitment to patients and pioneering spirit are truly embedded and it's what makes our pipeline unique.

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.

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.

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