Lead multifaceted process development efforts to drive continuous improvement of the Cellares platform.

Interface directly with external partners to facilitate technology transfer, data reviews, and overall program governance.

Develop and manage program timelines for process development.

Perform gap assessments and develop thorough development plans, statements of work, test plans, protocols, and any other applicable documents.

Coordinate day-to-day team efforts by managing, mentoring and providing technical training to junior team members.

Prepare and present technical and organizational updates and forward-thinking proposals to Technical Operations leadership.

Lead technology transfer efforts to implement new processes and technologies in collaboration with Analytical Development, MSAT, Quality, Manufacturing, Alliance Management and Engineering.

Evaluate and recommend new technologies for benchmark testing with Cellares instruments.

Author and review technical documents, procedures, reports and presentations to ensure accuracy and quality.

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with 6-20 years of process development experience in the cell and gene therapy field

Subject-matter expert in T cell, HSC, iPSC or other immune cell therapy modalities

Extensive hands-on experience with commercial cell processing instruments (Miltenyi Prodigy, Lonza Cocoon, Xuri Wave)

Familiarity with diverse cell editing and payload delivery technologies (LVV, RVV, LNP, CRISPR, TALENs, ZFNs, etc.)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Able to interpret, summarize, and present scientific results in a clear, concise, accurate manner to both technical and non-technical audiences

Knowledge and understanding of cGMP regulations and ICH guidelines preferred

Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, enthusiasm and a growth mindset