Team Leader Bioscience Asthma and Skin Immunity - Cambridge, United Kingdom - AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

6 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Build a long-term career by unlocking opportunities for lifelong learning:
Build unrivalled capabilities in a place that promotes learning agility and offers development opportunities. We never stand still so you'll have the chance to constantly grow your abilities, skills and knowledge. Here we are a fusion of challenging and interesting work, in an energising and inspiring environment.

Who we are:

Naturally curious, we are forever connecting and collaborating. Uncovering new insights that equip us to challenge convention and push the boundaries.

What we do:

We work independently or in partnerships to deliver the next wave of science and address unmet medical needs.

As a part of building the Asthma and Skin Immunity Bioscience team within Early R&I department, we are seeking a highly motivated
Team Leader to lead the group of scientists and associate scientists focusing on identifying and validating new drug targets for patients with Dermatological diseases.

The group will deliver key data to projects across all phases of the drug discovery and early development and work with different modalities such as small molecules, biologic molecules, peptides, gene and cell therapy.

The position is placed in Cambridge, UK.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Drive new target identification strategies and oversee the design and execution of bioscience in vitro and in vivo experiments integrating both disease and pathway approaches in support of portfolio programs
Develop and lead collaborations with disease experts
Work closely with key leaders in partner functions to ensure project goals are met
Select, develop, coach, mentor, retain, motivate and inspire team members in Bioscience, Asthma and Skin Immunity team
Accountable to manage resources effectively, providing flexible, competent and responsive Bioscience support to projects
Accountable for longterm development of the Bioscience department in close collaboration with the Head of Department and the other Bioscience team leaders
Drive innovation and scientific excellence in Bioscience through internal scientific development, external collaborations, publications and competitive awareness. Will also actively search, establish and manage external collaborations
Create and maintain a work environment in which scientific challenge and innovation are maximized
May present specific target ideas to target review meetings, leadership team and Research Board
Work collaboratively with other teams within and outside of Early Respiratory and Immunology
Make AstraZeneca scientifically visible by publishing scientific papers and presenting data at conferences
Strong focus on managing performance and setting challenging, achievable and measurable objectives and manage salary and bonus for the team
Ensure that the work of the team is performed with the right quality in accordance with compliance processes.
Ensure compliance with all corporate guidelines and rules

Essential Requirements:

M.D, Ph.

D or M.D./Ph.
D degree in immunology or relevant research area

Track record of scientific excellence in dermatology
Experience with in vitro and in vivo skin and immune cell models
Strong leadership capabilities with emphasis of people management and development of others
Expertise in drug discovery projects in the dermatology field or a closely related field of biology is preferred
A strong understanding of Immunemediated dermatological diseases is essential
Training in Tcell and innate immunity is an advantage
Experience in the identification and progression of novel drug targets and pathways
Outstanding team working skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively to ensure scientific excellence and rapid progression of projects

At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

So, what's next?:

Are you already imagining yourself joining us? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you