Senior Scientist II /Associate Principal Scientist, Pharmacology

AstraZeneca
📍 China, Shang Hai Shi, China 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted June 22, 2026

Job Description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE 

You will lead in vivo study strategy, study leadership, and vendor/CRO governance to enable data-driven progression of programs from discovery toward translation, with priority focus on (1) cell therapy, followed by (2) immuno-oncology and (3) immunology. This role is primarily accountable for high-quality externalized study delivery (including NHP where appropriate), while maintaining hands-on capability for flow cytometry-based immune monitoring and critical sample processing/interpretation to ensure scientific rigor, data integrity, and rapid troubleshooting. 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

In vivo strategy and decision science (priority: cell therapy): Define fit-for-purpose in vivo plans to characterize cell therapy activity, expansion/engraftment, persistence, trafficking/biodistribution, and pharmacodynamics, translating program hypotheses into clear endpoints, sampling schedules, and pre-defined decision criteria. Ensure study ...

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Job Details

  • Location China, Shang Hai Shi
  • Job Type Full time
  • Category Life Scientists
  • Posted Date June 22, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 01, 2026