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Job Description
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and execute experiments to support process development, including cell therapy process optimization, technology development, and process modelling.
- Lead and manage scientific projects or workstreams: This can include designing experiments, overseeing the development and execution of studies, and analyzing and interpreting data.
- Contribute to strategy and decision-making: Provide expert input to shape research direction, influence cross-functional teams, and contribute to regulatory submissions and internal reports.
- Collaborate and communicate: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including other scientists, project teams, and regulatory bodies, to achieve project goals, share knowledge, and represent Charles River Laboratories in the scientific community.
- Mentor and develop others: Coach and manage junior scientists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Provide scientific leadership and direction for research programs, often focusing on a specific therapeutic area or technology.
- Lead or contribute to research projects, from early discovery to late-stage development, often involving the application of cutting-edge technologies in cell therapy.
- Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including researchers, clinicians, and commercial teams.
- Represent the company in scientific forums, build external collaborations, and stay abreast of scientific advancements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree with 19+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 14+ years of experience, or PhD with 8+ years of experience.
- Experience leading groups or departments in biopharmaceutical, bioprocessing, analytical, and/or drug product or process development.
- Experience with relevant small to large scale bioprocessing equipment.
- Experience with relevant processes as they pertain to cell therapy.
- Experience working in CDMO or CRO industry.
- Experience in a client-facing role.