Executive Director, In Vivo Cell Therapy Innovation, Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center
Position Summary
The Executive Director will lead a high-performing team of scientists to advance innovative therapeutic strategies in non-viral in vivo cell engineering. This role is responsible for driving the discovery and early development of next-generation in vivo cell therapy drug candidates, with a focus on translating cutting-edge science into impactful clinical and business outcomes.
Position Responsibilities
Applies leading-edge and significant knowledge of cell therapy engineering and gene editing principles in to lead highly complex projects involving multi-disciplinary groups and external parties/organizations
Recognized as an influential authority across the company and in the external scientific community in the fields of gene editing, cell therapy, and in vivo therapeutic modalities
Recognizes and champions programs and initiatives to support strategic research goals and direction across multiple disciplines and capabilities within the in vivo therapy space
Delivers results that have a measurable impact on company performance strategically, financially, and operationally — translating cutting-edge science into viable therapeutic programs
Serves as a subject matter expert providing strategic and functional guidance across cell-based therapeutic approaches, gene editing platforms, and non-viral delivery systems
Affected by the external community — including academic institutions, biotech partners, and industry consortia
Actively involved in initiatives that encourage and develop scientific capability in others, fostering the next generation of in vivo therapy researchers
Experience
Basic Qualifications: Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in the Life Sciences with 20+ years of academic and/or industry experience
Preferred Qualifications: Extensive expertise in gene editing technologies, extensive experience leading and developing teams of scientists, strong publication and/or patent record, familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to gene editing and in vivo therapies