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À propos de ce poste Quality Assurance At-the-Source Specialist, Cell Therapy chez AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca · Sur site · US - Rockville - MD

Job Profile Description 

Provides independent, visible Quality Assurance leadership at the source of cell therapy manufacturing. This is a shift-based role scheduled for four days per week, Wednesday through Saturday. Partners with Manufacturing and supporting functions to apply risk-based quality judgment, resolve issues within established frameworks, and support reliable, compliant execution. Operates independently across qualified routine and moderately complex situations, influences cross-functional decisions, and strengthens quality culture through practical coaching, clear communication, and disciplined follow-through. Specific quality-system responsibilities and approval authorities are defined through applicable procedures, qualifications, and delegated authority. 


This is a shift-based role scheduled four days per week, Wednesday through Saturday.


Typical Accountabilities 

  • Maintain a consistent Quality presence in manufacturing areas and provide real-time, practical guidance that supports safe, compliant, and reliable execution. 
  • Support manufacturing unit operations from a Quality Assurance perspective and assist to resolve manufacturing events and/or quality events in real-time 
  • Independently assess routine and moderately complex quality situations, integrate available facts and risk considerations, and determine appropriate action or escalation within established standards. 
  • Partner across functions to clarify requirements, align decisions, remove barriers, and sustain appropriate Quality independence. 
  • Recognize emerging risks, recurring issues, and performance gaps; communicate implications and recommend proportionate actions. 
  • Lead defined problem-solving and improvement activities, ensuring decisions are evidence-based, clearly documented, and carried through to effective resolution. 
  • Coach colleagues on quality thinking, disciplined execution, data integrity, contamination control, and right-first-time behaviors. 
  • Contribute quality judgment to operational meetings, shift handoffs, readiness discussions, and cross-functional decision forums. 
  • Manage multiple priorities independently, communicate changes in risk or urgency, and maintain reliable follow-through in a fast-paced patient-focused environment. 
  • Support inspection readiness and represent Quality confidently within the scope of training, experience, and delegated authority. 
  • Work a shift-based schedule of four days per week, Wednesday through Saturday, and support occasional off-hours or holidays as needed for manufacturing operations and patient commitments. 
  • The role may require additional responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications and Skills 

Essential 

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field with relevant GMP quality or manufacturing experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered in accordance with the approved job catalogue. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a regulated environment and apply cGMP principles to real-time operational decisions. 
  • Sound risk-based judgment, including the ability to distinguish routine issues from situations requiring broader escalation. 
  • Ability to lead defined problem-solving, synthesize facts, recommend actions, and communicate decisions clearly. 
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills, including respectful challenge and practical coaching. 
  • Ability to organize competing priorities and deliver high-quality work with limited day-to-day supervision. 
  • Ability to gown and work in controlled manufacturing environments. 
  • Ability to work the established four-day Wednesday-through-Saturday shift schedule and meet the additional scheduling requirements of the role. 

Desirable 

  • Experience in biologics, aseptic processing, advanced therapies, or autologous cell therapy manufacturing. 
  • Working knowledge of international cell therapy GxP regulatory frameworks, regulations, and guidance. 
  • Experience with digital manufacturing, document management, learning, or quality systems. 

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $100,880 - $151,321. Our positions offer eligibility for multiple 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

14-Oct-2026

Closing Date

27-Oct-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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AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture wh

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