Senior Expert Science & Technology - Mass Spectrometry - Gene Therapy Analytical Development - Chemistry

About the role

The role is a key member of the Analytical Development team, supporting developmental activities to deliver gene therapy to patients. The successful candidate will leverage deep Mass Spectrometry expertise to contribute to cross-functional activities including monitoring and characterizing gene therapy products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and perform product characterization studies utilizing a deep understanding of protein mass spectrometry, including optimizing and implementing experimental and routine analyses using methodologies like peptide mapping for PTM determination, intact and middle down MS for variant identification, and quantitative methods such as TMT labeling and label-free quantitation.
• Contribute to all project/network strategy and drive the implementation; apply scientific/technical/GMP and/or quality-related expertise to address complex R&D issues within a multifunctional project team.
• Coach team members and contribute to global technical strategies and goals; maintain and qualify equipment/infrastructure and manage operational aspects in lab as assigned.
• Identify, develop, validate and implement novel analytical assays and new GMP-compliant methodologies for pipeline gene therapy products.
• Drive project timelines and deliverables while meeting internal quality and data integrity requirements.
• Implement resolution to technical challenges, communicate effectively and present complex data within the department and cross-functionally.
• Author and/or review method development reports, SOPs, validation reports and technical documents for regulatory filings.
• Actively contribute to analytical development for clinical and commercial manufacturing and assist in advancing science-driven and innovative methodologies.
• Independently identify new scientific technologies and instrumentation with the potential to improve development workflows. Actively keep ahead of the latest advances in analytical technologies for cell and gene therapy.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology or related scientific discipline with > 5 years of prior experience in industry required. BS with > 6 years, MS with > 4 years and Ph.D. with > 2 years experience preferred (Ph.D. preferred).
• State-of-the-art principles and theories in protein mass spectrometry, analytical chemistry, protein chemistry, DNA chemistry, and related disciplines. Experience working with AAV, LVV analytics preferred.
• Experience utilizing high-resolution MS is required, experience with Thermo Tribrid MS instrument highly valued.
• Strong working knowledge on analytical software including but not limited to Byos, Proteome Discoverer, BioPharmaFinder, and Xcalibur, as well as basic understanding of Chromeleon, Empower, Chemstation, and 32Karat for chromatographic systems.
• Strong scientific background and understanding of gene therapy, cell biology and drug product development.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment and quickly acquire new technical skills and knowledge.