Associate Director of Quality Control Microbiology

4 weeks ago


Rockville, United States AstraZeneca PLC Full time

As the Associate Director of Quality Control Microbiology, you will have oversight of all microbiological testing for cell therapy clinical and commercial production. You will be required to work on the plant floor side by side with production personnel and QAOTF to identify and correct microbial deficiencies. You will also participate in the implementation of Corporate Strategies and work with lead investigator as SME for potential microbial testing failure, including sterility assurance

Essential Skills/Experience:

* Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences or related discipline.
* 8+ years of experience in biopharma, medical device, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
* 6+ years of experience with Advanced Degree (MS or PhD).
* 2+ years of managerial/supervisory experience.
* Ability to work in a matrix environment.
* Excellent communication skills (with staff, peers and upper management) and ability to develop rapport with other functional leaders to influence decision-making.
* Ability to make effective decisions and do so in the absence of complete information and when under pressure.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

* Advanced Degree desired.
* Project Management experience.

Date Posted

02-May-2024

Closing Date

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.



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