Team Leader, Dermatology - Waltham, United States - AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca
Verified Company
Waltham, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter
Description

What You'll Do

  • 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

Essentials for the role:


  • Ph.
D degree in immunology or relevant research area

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