Cell and Gene Therapy Process Development Lead

4 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada CCRM Full time
Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Cell and Gene Therapy Process Development Lead to join our team at CCRM. As a key member of our bioengineering team, you will be responsible for leading upstream and downstream process development activities for various products related to cell and gene therapy.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in bioengineering, chemical engineering, bioprocess, biotechnology, cell biology, or a relevant field with 2-4+ years of relevant industry work experience or M.Sc with 8+ years of relevant industry work experience. They will also have experience in a biotechnology industry with a particular focus on process development, scale-up, process analytics, analytical product testing, tech transfer, or manufacturing.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead one or more projects, including independently defining and executing experiments in the field of cell and gene therapy.
  • Train and lead a small team to execute on project milestones based on projects assigned.
  • Assist in drafting and reviewing statements of work for external partners and/or customers based on their specific needs.
  • Engage external customers and partners to understand and overcome workflow challenges and independently prepare and present milestone-based data to external customers and partners.

Requirements:

  • PhD in bioengineering, chemical engineering, bioprocess, biotechnology, cell biology, or a relevant field with 2-4+ years of relevant industry work experience or M.Sc with 8+ years of relevant industry work experience required.
  • Experience in a biotechnology industry with a particular focus on process development, scale-up, process analytics, analytical product testing, tech transfer, or manufacturing.
  • Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency with computer productivity software (e.g., MS Office) and a range of technical applications (e.g., Minitab, FlowJo, Unicorn).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a lab-based role with people and project leadership responsibilities, requiring flexibility to support research activities outside of normal business hours as needed.



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