Senior Scientist, Biotherapeutics R&D

About the role

This position is a hybrid role and will be located in Malvern, PA. The Senior Scientist, Biotherapeutics R&D will manage, negotiate, and execute license and business continuity agreements for cell lines and critical reagents.

Responsibilities

• Independently hypothesize, design and execute projects or analysis with hands-on involvement.
• Ensure the availability of cell lines and critical reagents governed by contract.
• Guide the examination of standard procedures and improve current approaches.
• Engage with Legal to confirm Freedom to Operate and status of Intellectual Property.
• Manage historical contract knowledge and optimize contract tracking and payment.
• Communicate regularly with business functions responsible for contract generation and maintenance including Procurement, Contracting, Totality and others.
• Collaborate across research groups to share results.
• Leverage the work of project members to meet project checkpoints and accomplish team objectives on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Pharmacology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or other relevant scientific discipline is required.
• An advanced degree (Master’s, Ph.D.) in Biology, Pharmacology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or other relevant scientific discipline is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience with a Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience with a Master's degree; or a minimum of 1 year of relevant industry experience with a Ph.D. is required.
• Experience with method development is required.
• Understanding of the critical components for method development is required.
• Understanding of cell lines and critical reagent methods is preferred.
• Knowledge of the requirements and obligations for analytical method components for use in the release of clinical and commercial products is preferred.
• Knowledge of execution of scientific contracts and licenses is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• A strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills are required.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision to meet tight deadlines is required.
• The ability to engage with cross-functional teams and Business and Quality groups to drive the execution of agreements is required.