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ID #43721215
State Massachusetts
City Cambridge
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Apex Systems
Showed 2022-06-30
Date 2022-06-29
Deadline 2022-08-28
Category Et cetera
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Director, Cell Therapy (Allogeneic)

Massachusetts, Cambridge, 02138 Cambridge USA

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Job#: 1256558

Job Description: Director, Cell Therapy (Allogeneic Cell Therapy) 1256558

Job Scope & Purpose:

Our exclusive client is leading engineered cell therapy development using its unique cell and gene platform to direct cellular differentiation and genetically engineer cells to create a new generation of cellular medicines. They are developing allogeneic cellular therapies with a stem cell starting material with applications to a broad array of diseases.

This team is hiring a Director, Immunology to lead the Allogeneic Cell Therapy group. This position will lead the development of the immunology platform which aims to develop allogeneic cell therapies.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
  • Directly lead and mentor a team of scientists advancing Immune Platform
  • Drive innovation from inception to proof of concept, establishing key criteria and decision points for project progression; identify targets and novel screening strategies to facilitate decision making
  • Tightly collaborate with platform team to accomplish program goals
  • Identify and lead development of critical in vitro and in vivo assays to interrogate allogeneic immune biology specific to T and NK cells
  • Provide strategic input and scientific direction in the development of novel allogeneic cell therapies
  • Identify and collaborate with strategic partners from academic, industry, and/or CROs to advance internal goals
  • Contribute to building a culture that embraces scientific excellence, integrity, urgency, community and self-improvement.
Primary Job Requirements:
  • Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Immunology, Transplant Immunology, Gene Therapy, Immuno-oncology, Autoimmunity, In-Vivo, or related discipline with at least 8 years experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry is required
  • Demonstrated expertise and in-depth knowledge of cell therapy, tolerance, allogeneic immune responses, or transplant rejection is required. Hands-on experience with NK cells is a significant plus.
  • Practical experience with gene-editing and/or gene-engineering concepts is preferred, but not required
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills is required; experience with a managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships is expected
  • Experience in strategic planning, project leadership, laboratory and budget management is expected
  • Proficiency in analysis, presentation, and documentation of scientific data as well as preparation of reports is required
  • Experience in hiring, supervising, evaluating, and developing direct reports in a matrix or distributed environment is required
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