Search Menu Search Our science AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND USA Pushing the boundaries of science The modern, vibrant, scientific campus employs more than 3,000 experts in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. Explore Gaithersburg Research laboratories Filled with cutting-edge technology, our lab spaces were created to facilitate collaboration, interaction and cross-functional science. Open space Our newly-designed activity-based work spaces suit a variety of working styles while increasing collaboration and interaction between teams. We've brought our science directly into our renovated work spaces and made it central to our design. Work/life balance We believe employees benefit from being invigorated, challenged and inspired at work. We offer everything from beanbag rooms for creative brainstorming, game rooms and Zen gardens to treadmill stations, onsite massage and regular campus happy hours. Sustainability We take pride in our mission to produce innovative, life-saving medications and our commitment to pursue this mission in a sustainable manner. This commitment begins at the top, with corporate goals for greenhouse gas emissions, waste and water, and is pursued with vigor in Gaithersburg, where the operations team has rolled out multiple initiatives to help meet targets. Amenities We offer a variety of amenities to help boost productivity and keep our employees happy and healthy. These include our fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full service cafeteria, and copy center. Gaithersburg key facts >3,500 Employees in Gaithersburg >1 billion USD Research and development annual spend >10,000 square feet Employee fitness center Committed to driving innovation, no matter where it hides Science is my passion and the patient is my purpose. I am truly humbled to be working in such a noble profession. I have the best job in the world. Every day I have the opportunity to come to work to try to make a real difference in the quality of life for people with unmet medical needs. Bahija Jallal Executive Vice-President, MedImmune Our capabilities Target biology Our team of world-renowned scientists collaborate to support the identification and validation of targets regulating biological processes which are the fundamental drivers of human disease. Using a variety of tools, including in vivo and in vitro assays and bio-informatic approaches, our scientists rigorously test biological hypotheses across our focus areas. Next Our people Breakthrough science requires breakthrough thinking "We overcame the challenges and put the antibody to the test in human clinical trials and it worked perfectly. It's like a Eureka! moment. Not many people can have that type of experience." Read more about Herren Extending the half-life of antibodies Engineering an antibody to extend its half-life Read story Join AstraZeneca and help us deliver life-changing medicines Be among our employees who continue to make us an innovation-driven company that stands firmly among the world’s leaders in biopharmaceuticals. AstraZeneca careers AstraZeneca Websites This website is intended for people seeking information on AstraZeneca's worldwide business. Our country sites can be located in the AZ Network. Website Atlas ID: 1017655.011 Date of next review: October 2017 Resources Quick links Social Media Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Glassdoor utility links Legal notice and Terms of Use Privacy notice Cookie policy Site map Contact us © AstraZeneca 2017