Advisor - Analytical Development Gene Therapy

Lilly • Boston, MA

3d • $141,000 - $231,000

About The Position

The Advisor Analytical Development is responsible for testing, developing, and establishing methods to characterize AAV, gene editing, and novel gene therapy technologies used for novel targets. The position manages scientists, interacts with other departments, leads ongoing and new pipeline projects, and contributes to overall R&D strategy and planning. The ideal candidate has a track record in molecular biology, long-read NGS, virology, assay development, and coordinating efforts across departments.

Requirements

• Ph.D. specializing in Virology, Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific field.
• At least 2 years of industry experience.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience and a good understanding of gene therapy or gene editing technologies.
• Hands-on experience in NGS / PacBio.
• Experience in Virology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Systems Biology, Immunology, or a related scientific field.
• Experience hiring and managing a team.
• Demonstrated proficiency and ability to deliver goals.
• Experience in timeline management and resource planning.
• Understanding of quality control processes.
• Hands-on experience with pioneering analytical instruments.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills; adaptive learning; critical thinking; and ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, grow, and manage scientists and research associates experienced in gene therapy in the DNA Molecular Biology Group.
• Perform testing of material used for research.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot assays and techniques.
• Establish new technologies and develop new assays to assess the quality of gene therapy products.
• Author and review documents, including development reports, SOPs, assay transfer protocols and reports, and scientific journal publications.
• Provide project leadership to gene therapy and/or gene editing programs.
• Advance scientific understanding of gene therapy and gene editing products by applying innovative analytical research techniques and leading studies that deepen product understanding.

Benefits

• Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits, such as healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Certain time off and leave of absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits, such as an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree