Apex Systems Looking for Director, Cell Therapy (Allogeneic) at Cambridge, MA Full Time

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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