Job Title: Director, Immunology Cell Therapy Discovery Location: Waltham, MA
Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office
About the Position
AstraZeneca, a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, is committed to discovering and delivering innovative therapies that transform patient outcomes. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director to join our Immunology Cell Therapy Discovery team. The role focuses on leading both ex vivo and in vivo cell therapy discovery efforts, underpinned by an in-depth understanding of immunological disease biology discovery.
Key responsibilities
Cross‑functional collaboration: Partner with discovery, translational, preclinical, CMC, and regulatory colleagues to progress programs and expand AstraZeneca’s immunology cell therapy portfolio.
Team leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing team; foster a culture of innovation, scientific rigor, accountability, and agility.
Required qualifications
Education: PhD (or equivalent) in Immunology, Molecular or Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
5-10 years of relevant industry experience.
Scientific expertise: Demonstrated in‑depth understanding of immunological disease biology, including B and T cell mediated immunological diseases such as multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, allergy & asthma, fibrosis etc.
Preferred qualifications
If you are passionate about leading and innovating in the field of immunology cell therapy, we invite you to consider this pivotal opportunity at AstraZeneca. Join us in our mission to transform patient outcomes through groundbreaking scientific discovery.
The annual base pay ranges from $225,208 - 337,812. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
25-Jun-2026
Closing Date
05-Jul-2026
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