R&D Manager__Cell Therapy

Role and Responsibility:

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Group Leader to head our Cell Therapy Discovery team, focusing on developing novel T cell therapies with emphasis on in vivo approaches. The successful candidate will drive research programs from conceptualization through IND submission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the discovery and development of T cell therapies, including CAR-T and TCR-T technologies
• Oversee construct design and optimization for cell therapy applications
• Direct in vitro and in vivo characterization of cell therapy candidates
• Develop expertise in mRNA/LNP or viral vector delivery systems for cell therapies
• Evaluate opportunities and drive external collaboration to enhance the pipeline
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance projects through discovery to IND submission
• Manage Cell Therapy Discovery team in executing research programs and set strategic direction for the group aligned with company objectives

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or related field
• Minimum 8 years of industrial experience specifically in T cell therapy development
• Demonstrated expertise in cellular immunotherapy, particularly CAR-T and TCR-T technologies
• Strong background in construct design and optimization
• Deep knowledge in mRNA/LNP or viral vector delivery systems
• Background in evaluating cell therapies through both in vivo and in vitro methods.
• Experience in cell therapy manufacture is a strong plus
• Track record of successful IND submissions and publications
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills