Process Lead

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Introduction to role:

Are you driven by a passion for science and eager to make a tangible impact in the world of medicine? As a Process Lead at AstraZeneca, you'll be at the forefront of transforming scientific ideas into life-changing medicines. Join us in Gaithersburg, MD, where our vibrant campus is home to cutting-edge technology and a collaborative environment that fosters innovation. If you're ready to lead with confidence, collaborate effectively, and explore the possibilities of science, this role is for you!

Accountabilities:

As a Process Lead in the Clinical Biologics team, you'll be a key player in bioprocessing within a cGMP and process development setting. Your adaptable, science-driven approach will accelerate product candidates into the clinic, while gaining expertise in cell culture, purification, and critical support activities. You'll represent your processing area as a Subject Matter Expert, supporting investigations, CAPAs, and tech transfer information. With responsibilities spanning both indirect and direct floor support, you'll lead manufacturing execution and drive process improvements.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field with minimum 4+ years' biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience

• Work is performed without appreciable direction

• Applies technical knowledge and expertise to achieve project targets in a timely fashion and to agreed quality standards

• Develops and maintains a level of scientific knowledge and capability, perhaps extending to specialist expertise in a specific area of work

• Logic and decision-making abilities, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills; effects of decisions are long-lasting and influence the future course of the organization

• Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other departments; excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function of the department or which may be of sensitive nature, requiring some explanation or interpretation

• Ability to work with others in a team environment and lead a team of peers

• Proficient in downstream operations such as Chromatography, Virus Inactivations, Virus filtration, Ultrafiltration and Diafiltration, various filtration techniques, antibody drug conjugate processing, and other various downstream processing

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Dynamic individual with the ability to communicate and engage others

• Independent and self-starting. Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Experience in biologics process development and/or cGMP manufacturing

• Demonstrate a high level of drive and initiative

• Helps to develop new and innovative techniques and methodologies for ways of working within area

• Experience in investigation and troubleshooting methodology

• Demonstrate leadership, organization and time management skills

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change ways of working

• Continuous manufacturing processing experience

Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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Date Posted

25-Nov-2025

Closing Date

11-Dec-2025

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