Director, Cell Therapy Translational Medicine & Bioanalysis

AstraZeneca · Guilin Road

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AstraZeneca seeks a Director of Cell Therapy Translational Medicine & Bioanalysis in Shanghai to lead departmental strategy, manage translational research operations, and oversee assay development platforms. The role combines scientific guidance with team leadership and cross-functional collaboration across internal and external partners.

What they're looking for

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, or related biomedical field
10+ years of biopharmaceutical R&D experience with 5+ years managing projects and teams
Expertise in method development, validation, GLP, GCP, and translational research standards
Technical knowledge of flow cytometry, ddPCR, and bioanalytical platforms
Fluent English and Mandarin Chinese communication and presentation abilities
Experience in antibody or cell therapy development highly desirable

What you'll be doing

Establish departmental goals aligned with company R&D strategy and drive scientific excellence
Guide translational medicine research, flow cytometry assay development, and bioanalytical platform initiatives
Manage departmental budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation for R&D projects
Lead team, mentor staff, and foster high-performing innovative R&D organization
Coordinate with internal teams, clinical partners, hospitals, and external organizations on study execution

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