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OXB

Material Handler III

Durham, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

OXB collaborates with some of the world's most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno-associated ...

Oxford Biomedica

Validation Engineer III

Durham, NC · On-site

OXB collaborates with some of the world's most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno-associated ...

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Oxford Biomedica

Material Handler III

Durham, NC · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

OXB collaborates with some of the world's most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno-associated ...

Oxford BioMedica

Material Handler III

Durham, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

OXB collaborates with some of the world's most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno-associated ...

Oxford Biomedica

Material Handler III

Durham, NC

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

OXB collaborates with some of the world's most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno-associated ...

Kite Pharma

Sr. Scientist, Viral Vector

Foster City, CA · On-site

$169K - $219K/yr

They will work cross-functionally interfacing with teams in discovery, analytical development and ... Lead and manage a vector core team to produce lenti and retroviral vectors supporting Research ...

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What is the difference between Vector Development vs Data Analyst?

AspectVector DevelopmentData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields; programming skillsBachelor's in Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields; analytical skills
Work EnvironmentTech companies, R&D labs, software development teamsBusiness, finance, healthcare, and marketing sectors
Industry UsageAI, machine learning, computer vision, roboticsData interpretation, reporting, business insights

Vector Development involves creating algorithms and models for AI and machine learning applications, often requiring programming expertise. Data Analysts focus on interpreting data, generating reports, and providing insights to support business decisions. While both roles work with data and require analytical skills, Vector Developers are more technical and programming-oriented, whereas Data Analysts emphasize data interpretation and communication.

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Drug Product Development Scientist - Viral Vector

Drug Product Development Scientist - Viral Vector

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD

$92K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

AstraZeneca rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 74 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

AstraZeneca is looking for a highly motivated and experiencedDrug Product Scientist for viral vector process development. The candidate will play a critical role in forming a high-performingteamthat accelerates AstraZeneca's emerging Cell Therapy modalities portfolio. Youwill design, execute, andoptimizescalableLentiviral Vector (LVV)drug product formulation, fill & finishprocesses with a primary focus onclinical and commercial scales. You will contribute hands-on to experimental design, execution, process characterization, and scale-up/tech transfer activities from research throughIND enabling, partnering closely with Research, Analytical Development, CMC, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Quality, and external CDMOs.This position is based in Gaithersburg, MD.

Key Responsibilities

  • Formulation Development: Plan and perform experiments to develop new platform LVV formulations for ex vivo and in vivo applications.

  • Fill and finish Development: Design, test, and support drug product fill and finish activities at pilot scale and clinical scale, including particle characterization, drug product filling, containers studies, stability, labeling and packaging etc.

  • Tech Transfer Support: Develop representative DP scale-down models; support tech transfer to clinical, and commercial GMP sites.

  • Process Characterization: Design and execute studies (including DOE) tosupportestablishdesign space, conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.

  • Novel Technologies & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and implement next-generation drug product and formulation technologies to improve efficiency, robustness, and product quality; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Documentation & Compliance: Author high-quality protocols, reports, batch records, and development summaries; support drafting of CMC content for regulatory submissions (e.g., IND) and align practices with cGMP and Quality systems expectations.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with upstream PD and Analytical Development to link process parameters with product quality attributes (e.g., titer, infectivity/potency, residuals/impurities); collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality on operational feasibility and compliance.

Qualifications

  • Education: M.S. with 2+ years; OR B.S. with 4+ years of handson industry experience.

  • Experience: Hands-on drug product development for LVV (preferred) or other viral vectors/biologics; familiarity with clinical/commercial scale fill and finish.

  • Technical Expertise: Practicalproficiencyin UFDF, formulation development, particle characterization, manual& automated drug product filling, container closure, and stability studies.

  • GMP & Regulatory: Understanding of cGMP and Quality systems; familiarity with FDA/EMA guidance relevant to gene and cell therapy; experience contributing to CMC sections of regulatory filings is a plus.

  • Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work effectively in cross-functional, matrixed teams;demonstratedproblem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing LVV or other viral vector/biologic formulation, fill and finish processes from preclinical to clinical/commercial-relevant equipment and consumables.

  • Experience supporting tech transfer and implementation at internal sites and CDMOs.

  • Familiar with regulatory requirement for biologic drug product.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $92,252.00 - $138,378.00. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

07-Jul-2026

Closing Date

23-Jul-2026

Our 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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