Underpinning that ambition is a growing pipeline across small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and radio-conjugates - and the relentless drive to discover and advance new medicines faster ...
Underpinning that ambition is a growing pipeline across small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and radio-conjugates - and the relentless drive to discover and advance new medicines faster ...
Global Project Head, Solid Tumor Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) Location: Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ About the Job Join the engine of Sanofi's mission - where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI ...
Global Project Head, Solid Tumor Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) Location: Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ About the Job Join the engine of Sanofi's mission - where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI ...
Associate Scientist II (Contract), Conjugation Development
San Carlos, CA · On-site
$51 - $56/hr
Purify polysaccharides and conjugates using methods including dialysis, size-exclusion chromatography, and tangential flow filtration (TFF). * Analyze polysaccharides and conjugates using methods ...
Associate Scientist II (Contract), Conjugation Development
San Carlos, CA · On-site
$51 - $56/hr
Purify polysaccharides and conjugates using methods including dialysis, size-exclusion chromatography, and tangential flow filtration (TFF). * Analyze polysaccharides and conjugates using methods ...
Chief Medical Officer
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
Position Overview We are seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to oversee and advance a differentiated pipeline of targeted drug conjugates and radioligand therapies designed to address high unmet ...
Chief Medical Officer
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
Position Overview We are seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to oversee and advance a differentiated pipeline of targeted drug conjugates and radioligand therapies designed to address high unmet ...
Associate Scientist II (Contract), Conjugation Development
San Carlos, CA · On-site
$51 - $56/hr
Purify polysaccharides and conjugates using methods including dialysis, size-exclusion chromatography, and tangential flow filtration (TFF). * Analyze polysaccharides and conjugates using methods ...
Associate Scientist II (Contract), Conjugation Development
San Carlos, CA · On-site
$51 - $56/hr
Purify polysaccharides and conjugates using methods including dialysis, size-exclusion chromatography, and tangential flow filtration (TFF). * Analyze polysaccharides and conjugates using methods ...
Principal Scientist - PKDM (Large Molecule Project Team Representative)
South San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
Experience with biologic therapeutic modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, multispecifics, antibody-drug conjugates, peptide conjugates, oligonucleotide therapeutics, and/or RNA ...
Principal Scientist - PKDM (Large Molecule Project Team Representative)
South San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
Experience with biologic therapeutic modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, multispecifics, antibody-drug conjugates, peptide conjugates, oligonucleotide therapeutics, and/or RNA ...
Underpinning that ambition is a growing pipeline across small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and radio-conjugates - and the relentless drive to discover and advance new medicines faster ...
Underpinning that ambition is a growing pipeline across small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and radio-conjugates - and the relentless drive to discover and advance new medicines faster ...
Senior Scientist, Conjugation Biochemistry
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$100K - $136.60K/yr
Design, synthesis, purification and analysis of oligonucleotide-conjugates on antibodies and other modalities. Develop and optimize conjugation protocols using established and novel chemistries and ...
Senior Scientist, Conjugation Biochemistry
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$100K - $136.60K/yr
Design, synthesis, purification and analysis of oligonucleotide-conjugates on antibodies and other modalities. Develop and optimize conjugation protocols using established and novel chemistries and ...
Process Development Senior Scientist - Synthetic Peptides, Oligonucleotides, ADCs
Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site
$96.20K - $131.40K/yr
Extensive hands-on expertise in the synthesis and purification of peptides, oligonucleotides, and/or antibody drug conjugates and experience with bio-conjugation techniques * Proficiency in ...
Process Development Senior Scientist - Synthetic Peptides, Oligonucleotides, ADCs
Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site
$96.20K - $131.40K/yr
Extensive hands-on expertise in the synthesis and purification of peptides, oligonucleotides, and/or antibody drug conjugates and experience with bio-conjugation techniques * Proficiency in ...
Process Development Senior Scientist - Synthetic Peptides, Oligonucleotides, ADCs
Thousand Oaks, CA · Hybrid
$96.20K - $131.40K/yr
Extensive hands-on expertise in the synthesis and purification of peptides, oligonucleotides, and/or antibody drug conjugates and experience with bio-conjugation techniques * Proficiency in ...
Process Development Senior Scientist - Synthetic Peptides, Oligonucleotides, ADCs
Thousand Oaks, CA · Hybrid
$96.20K - $131.40K/yr
Extensive hands-on expertise in the synthesis and purification of peptides, oligonucleotides, and/or antibody drug conjugates and experience with bio-conjugation techniques * Proficiency in ...
Purify polysaccharides and conjugates using a variety of methods including dialysis, size-exclusion chromatography, and tangential flow filtration (TFF) * Analyze polysaccharides and conjugates with ...
Purify polysaccharides and conjugates using a variety of methods including dialysis, size-exclusion chromatography, and tangential flow filtration (TFF) * Analyze polysaccharides and conjugates with ...
Chief Medical Officer
San Carlos, CA · On-site
Position Overview We are seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to oversee and advance a differentiated pipeline of targeted drug conjugates and radioligand therapies designed to address high unmet ...
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Chief Medical Officer
San Carlos, CA · On-site
Position Overview We are seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to oversee and advance a differentiated pipeline of targeted drug conjugates and radioligand therapies designed to address high unmet ...
Senior Scientist, Conjugation Biochemistry
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$100K - $136.60K/yr
Design, synthesis, purification and analysis of oligonucleotide-conjugates on antibodies and other modalities. Develop and optimize conjugation protocols using established and novel chemistries and ...
Senior Scientist, Conjugation Biochemistry
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$100K - $136.60K/yr
Design, synthesis, purification and analysis of oligonucleotide-conjugates on antibodies and other modalities. Develop and optimize conjugation protocols using established and novel chemistries and ...
Temporary Research Associate / Scientist
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$37.07 - $49.03/hr
Characterize conjugates using a variety of analytical techniques, including chromatography, and mass spectrometry. * Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues in medicinal chemistry, cell ...
Temporary Research Associate / Scientist
Carlsbad, CA · On-site
$37.07 - $49.03/hr
Characterize conjugates using a variety of analytical techniques, including chromatography, and mass spectrometry. * Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues in medicinal chemistry, cell ...
Global Project Head, Solid Tumor Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) Location: Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ About the Job Join the engine of Sanofi's mission - where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI ...
Global Project Head, Solid Tumor Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) Location: Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ About the Job Join the engine of Sanofi's mission - where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI ...
Global Project Head, Solid Tumor Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) Location: Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ About the Job Join the engine of Sanofi's mission - where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI ...
Global Project Head, Solid Tumor Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) Location: Cambridge, MA / Morristown, NJ About the Job Join the engine of Sanofi's mission - where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI ...
Responsible for drug substance bioconjugation including process development, tech transfer, scale-up, and process characterization of oligonucleotide conjugates. * Lead internal CMC Process ...
Responsible for drug substance bioconjugation including process development, tech transfer, scale-up, and process characterization of oligonucleotide conjugates. * Lead internal CMC Process ...
Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), Biomedical Engineering, Cell Line Development, Competitive Advantages, Detail-Oriented, Development Projects, Downstream Process ...
Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), Biomedical Engineering, Cell Line Development, Competitive Advantages, Detail-Oriented, Development Projects, Downstream Process ...
Design and execute in vitro studies to assess novel antibody-drug conjugates * Analyze and interpret experiments and present data to the broader project team and group meetings. Propose relevant ...
Design and execute in vitro studies to assess novel antibody-drug conjugates * Analyze and interpret experiments and present data to the broader project team and group meetings. Propose relevant ...
Temporary Research Associate / Scientist
Carlsbad, CA · On-site +1
$37.07 - $49.03/hr
Characterize conjugates using a variety of analytical techniques, including chromatography, and mass spectrometry. * Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues in medicinal chemistry, cell ...
Temporary Research Associate / Scientist
Carlsbad, CA · On-site +1
$37.07 - $49.03/hr
Characterize conjugates using a variety of analytical techniques, including chromatography, and mass spectrometry. * Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues in medicinal chemistry, cell ...
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| Required Credentials | Typically require a degree in chemistry or related field, certification in conjugate vaccine production | Require a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, state licensure |
| Work Environment | Laboratories, manufacturing facilities, research settings | Community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics |
| Industry Usage | Biotechnology, vaccine development, pharmaceutical manufacturing | Healthcare, medication dispensing, patient counseling |
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 19 days ago
AstraZeneca rating
8.6
Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
16th of 71 rated pharmaceutical
Job description
Job Title: Senior Director, Discovery Strategy & Transformation Location:Gaithersburg, MD or Boston, MA
Hybrid Role: In the office minimum 3 days/week
AstraZeneca's Oncology ambition is toeliminatecancer as a cause of death. Underpinning that ambition is a growing pipeline across small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and radio-conjugates - and the relentless drive to discover and advance new medicines faster than ever before.
This role sits at the center of that effort. You will shape how AstraZeneca's Oncology Discovery organization thinks about its future - what to pursue, how to prioritize, and how to move faster - working alongside discovery scientists, platform leads, and senior leadership to translate bold ambitions into concrete strategy and measurable change.
The Senior Director, Discovery Strategy &Transformationowns two interconnected mandates: defining where Oncology Discovery isgoing, andaccelerating how it gets there.
On strategy, you will develop and steward the 5- and 10-year Oncology Discovery portfolio strategy - integrating scientific, clinical, and commercial perspectives across small molecules, ADCs, and radio-conjugates to set clear priorities for the senior leadership team.
On transformation, you will drive meaningful cycle time acceleration across the discovery engine - deploying AI and automation, redesigning processes, and building the cultural shifts needed to move faster from target to candidate.
You bring the structured, strategicthinking,andthe scientificdepth to earn credibility with world-class researchers. You are comfortable operating with ambiguity, influencing without authority, and translating complexity into clarity for executive audiences.
Key Accountabilities
Discovery Portfolio Strategy
Develop and own the 5- and 10-year Oncology Discovery portfolio strategy across small molecules, ADCs, and radio-conjugates - integrating scientific&clinical insights to shape investment priorities
Partner with discovery scientists, platform leads, BD, and global strategy teams to build cohesive long-term strategies that reflect the latest science and competitive landscape
Translate portfolio strategy into clear recommendations for senior leadership: options, tradeoffs, and priorities grounded in rigorous analysis
Supportinternal & external innovationdecisions across modalities and platforms, bringing analytical structure to high-stakes choices
Discovery Transformation
Lead the design and execution of initiatives to accelerate discovery cycle times - spanning AI and automation adoption, process redesign, and organizational change
Identifyand prioritize the highest-leverage transformation opportunities across the discovery pipeline, from target identification through candidate nomination
Work with AI, data, and platform teams to define where technology can meaningfully compress timelines, and drive adoption of new capabilities with discovery teams
Build the case for change with scientific and leadership stakeholders; sustain momentum through cultural shifts and performance tracking
Stakeholder Alignment & Communication
Synthesize strategy and transformation progress into leadership-ready materials for senior executive and global R&D audiences
Build credibility and influence with senior scientists and cross-functional leaders through rigorous analysis, clear communication, and follow-through
Ensure strategic priorities are clearly understood and consistently reflected across discovery functions and partner teams
EssentialRequirements
M.D.and/orPh.D.in a life science discipline (oncology, cancer biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or relatedfield) -scientific credibility with discovery researchers is essential
4+ years of strategy consulting experience at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or equivalent top-tier firm
Demonstratedtrack recordof structuring complex problemsand delivering clear, evidence-based recommendations to senior stakeholders
Experience working across cross-functional teamsin biopharma, biotech, or adjacent life science environments preferred
Oncology domainexpertise:familiarity with small molecule drug discovery, ADC biology, or radio-conjugate platforms
Experience with AI/ML applicationsin drug discovery or scientific R&D settings
Prior exposure to portfolio management, clinical development strategy, or business development in biopharma
Experience supporting or presentingto C-suite or senior R&D leadership
Skills& Competencies
Deep scientific fluency:able to engage substantively with discovery scientists on target biology, modalityselection, and portfolio tradeoffs
Exceptional structured thinking:hypothesis-driven analysis, issue trees, and synthesis of complex information into executive-ready narratives
Strategic judgment:comfortable translating ambiguous scientific and commercial inputs into clear priorities and investment recommendations
Transformation mindset:experience driving organizational or process change, with an understanding of how AI and automation can accelerate scientific workflows
Stakeholder management:able to influence and align experienced scientists and senior leaders without formal authority
Energized by the mission:genuine commitment to accelerating cancer drug discovery and belief that strategy and transformation can make a measurable difference
Comfortable at the interface of science and strategy- as credible in a whiteboard session with discovery scientists as in an executive review
Low ego,high standards:willing to do the analytical work and build the coalitions needed to move things forward
Comfortable with ambiguity:the strategy will evolve, and priorities will shift as science and the competitive environmentdevelop
The annual base pay ranges from 231,988.80 - 347,983.20 Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when workingqualifying overtime hours.Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including marketlocation, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonusopportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles),to receive aretirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included aqualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits includingmedical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicableplans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer ofemployment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify basepay(as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related toindividual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
15-May-2026Closing Date
28-May-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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