Job Description
AskBio Inc., a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease indications with a clinical-stage pipeline that includes investigational therapeutics for congestive heart failure, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, multiple system atrophy, Parkinson’s disease, and Pompe disease. AskBio’s gene therapy platform includes Pro10™, an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process, and an extensive array of capsids and promoters. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters, several of which have entered pre-clinical and clinical testing.
Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.
Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's lives.
Our principles:
Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries.
Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need.
Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential.
Our values:
Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need.
Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate, actively listen, openly communicate, and embrace diverse points of view.
Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our mission. We hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients, families, and caregivers.
Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action.
Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.
Position Summary
As a Senior Global Analytical Sciences and Technology (AS&T) Specialist with AskBio, you will be responsible for supporting analytical method lifecycle management, troubleshooting, and method transfer activities from initial development to later phase clinical and commercial testing sites. You will be skilled at operating effectively within a matrix organization with the ability to influence without direct authority across teams and functions supporting complex analytical methods and processes.
This is an office-based position in RTP, NC and reports to the Director, Analytical Sciences.
Job Responsibilities
Analytical support
Develop and implement phase appropriate analytical control strategies for gene therapy products
Participate in lifecycle management of complex bioanalytical methods, including PCR/ddPCR, ELISA, cell-based potency assays, NGS, HPLC, and AUC
Support method qualification, validation, and comparability studies for rAAV program methods
Analyze analytical data across programs to identify trends, method variability, and product consistency
Apply statistical tools to evaluate assay performance and capability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for analytical technologies, including digitalization and automation
Tech transfer and external partner management
Participate in or lead analytical method transfers to/from CDMOs, CROs, and internal QC laboratories
Author and approve transfer protocols, validation documents, and technical reports
Act as the AS&T SME for external partners, ensuring alignment on method performance and expectations
Troubleshoot cross-site method activities, ensuring consistency across global networks
Quality support
Support investigations (OOS/OOT/deviations) and assist in determination of root cause analysis of complex analytical methods
Partner with Quality to define and implement CAPAs and ensure inspection-readiness
Regulatory
Author and review analytical sections of regulatory submissions (IND, BLA, MAA), with emphasis on gene therapy requirements
Ensure analytical control strategies align with evolving regulatory expectations for advanced therapies
Support regulatory interactions, inspections, and responses as an analytical SME
Minimum Requirements
[Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology or related field with 5+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated experience working in matrix organizations and independent management of cross-functional initiatives
Ability to influence without direct authority across teams and functions
Hands-on experience supporting GMP environments
Experience with method validation, transfer, and lifecycle management
Knowledge of analytical methods supporting biologics manufacturing
Understanding ICH, FDA, and EMA requirements for gene therapy products.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and data integrity mindset
Strong problem-solving and investigative skills
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Industry experience with strong focus on gene therapies analytical methodologies
Experience with stability studies and impurity profiling
Project management and prioritization skills
Experience supporting regulatory filings and agency interactions
Knowledge of Quality by Design (QbD) and risk-based approaches
AskBio Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening by calling us at (919) 561-6210 or sending us an email at [email protected].
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