About Cellares
Accelerating access to life-saving cell therapies
Key Highlights
- Developed the CEll Shuttle platform for high-throughput production
- Partners with industry leaders like Kite and Bristol Myers Squibb
- Over $355M raised in Series B funding
- Located in South San Francisco, CA with 201-500 employees
Cellares is a pioneering provider of cell therapy manufacturing services, headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. With over $355M in funding, Cellares has developed the CEll Shuttle platform, an automated system capable of producing 16 batches of CAR T-cell therapies simultaneously, reducing batch...
🎁 Benefits
Cellares offers a flexible vacation policy, comprehensive healthcare, 401k with company match, parental leave, catered onsite meals, and premium techn...
🌟 Culture
Cellares fosters a culture focused on efficiency and scalability in cell therapy manufacturing. The company prioritizes innovation and collaboration, ...
Director • Lead
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Cellares is hiring a Director of Process Development to lead enterprise client programs and manage a team of scientists. You'll work extensively in cell therapy manufacturing and process development. This role requires significant experience in experimental design and technology transfer.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in cell therapy manufacturing and a proven track record in personnel oversight and client relationship management — you've successfully led teams and managed complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise in process development and experimental design allows you to translate client drug product manufacturing processes onto innovative platforms effectively.
You thrive in collaborative settings, interfacing across various departments and with clients to ensure seamless technology transfer and ongoing research and development activities. Your leadership style fosters growth and development among scientists and research associates, enabling them to excel in their roles.
You are well-acquainted with developing scalable processes and transferring them from the development space into manufacturing — your ability to tackle challenges head-on is a testament to your innovative mindset. You enjoy working in mission-driven environments and are prepared to face a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.
Desirable
Experience in managing cross-functional teams and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements in cell and gene therapy manufacturing would be advantageous. Familiarity with the latest advancements in cell therapy technologies will set you apart as a candidate.
What you'll do
As the Director of Process Development, you will lead enterprise client programs within the Process Development team, ensuring that client needs are met with high-quality solutions. You will oversee the translation of existing client drug product manufacturing processes onto the Cell Shuttle manufacturing platform, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in operations.
Your role will involve managing and developing a team of scientists and research associates, providing mentorship and guidance to foster their professional growth. You will support technology transfer initiatives and ongoing research and development activities, ensuring that all processes are optimized for scalability and compliance.
You will interface with various departments and clients, translating complex technical requirements into actionable plans. Your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders will be crucial in driving projects forward and ensuring alignment across teams.
What we offer
Cellares provides a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront of our mission. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in cell therapy manufacturing, contributing to advancements that can significantly impact patient outcomes. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
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