Global Head of Material Sciences for Cell and Gene Therapy

4 weeks ago

San Francisco, California, United States Genentech Full time

About the Role

Genentech is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our material sciences strategy for cell and gene therapy products. As the Global Head of Material Sciences, you will be responsible for driving the integration of materials understanding, data-driven approaches, and innovation across development and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a cross-functional team of material sciences professionals to develop and implement a strategic portfolio view of materials risk, impact on Cost of Goods (COGS), and scalability for cell and gene products
  • Collaborate with Research & Technical Development to design, synthesize, and characterize new materials
  • Develop and maintain a risk-based, compliant approach to material selection and qualification
  • Foster collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality functions to implement materials lifecycle management
  • Serve as an industry thought leader, advocating for industry standards and educating health authorities to advance materials science in cell and gene therapy

Requirements

  • Graduate degree or PhD in Life Sciences or Engineering and at least 10 years of material sciences experience in the biotech/pharma industry
  • Proven track record of leading, inspiring, and developing a team of experienced leaders
  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with a quality orientation
  • Collaborative leadership and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of nucleic acid biochemistry and advanced genetic engineering of cells

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the development of innovative cell and gene therapy products. If you are a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for materials science, we encourage you to apply.

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