Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 day ago
Senior Scientist, Cell Therapy
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $163K/yr
3+ years expAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a driven and independent Senior Scientist with expertise in Computational Biology applied to Cellular Therapy, Immunology, and Immuno-Oncology. The role involves developing computational models, designing experiments, and interpreting scientific data to contribute to advancements in cellular therapy.
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Responsibilities
Plan, conduct, and troubleshoot discovery research experiments independently
Assess and report data with a clear understanding of its implications within the overall context of drug discovery, independently formulate conclusions, and determine future experiments
Design, develop, and deploy AI-driven machine learning and deep learning models to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data sources relevant to the development of new therapies
Provide technical instruction to the team and allocate administrative work where possible
Work collaboratively in a matrix environment
Prepare and deliver presentations within the Cell Therapy Unit and across other functions
Ensure own work, and work of peers, are compliant with relevant internal AstraZeneca standards and external regulations
Qualification
Required
PhD in relevant disciplines or equivalent experience (e.g. Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Cellular Therapy, Immunology, Immuno-Oncology, Computational Biology, and/or Data Science
Proficiency in Python and/or R
Prior experience in UNIX-based systems, high-performance computing (e.g. SLURM), and large-scale data management
Expertise in omics technologies, capable of processing large-scale biological datasets (e.g. single-cell/spatial transcriptomics, in-house proprietary data sources such as in vitro or in vivo data)
Deep understanding of AI, predictive modelling, and statistical methods applied to training of machine learning models
Hands-on expertise in T-cell functional characterization assays such as in vitro cytotoxicity, proliferation, cytokine measurement, and multi-parameter flow cytometry
Ability and motivation to drive projects to completion in a team environment
Preferred
Experience in drug development in an industry setting
Benefits
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
Health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid leaves
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.8M2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO
Leadership Team
Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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