Tenured: Associate Professor
About the role
The successful candidate will maintain an externally funded research program and advance molecular or cellular therapeutics from product scale-up and validation through manufacturing, clinical translation, distribution, and commercialization. The candidate will also build collaborations across academic, clinical, research, biotechnology, and industry partners and participate in teaching, mentorship, and service activities supporting SEM and Texas A&M University in the area of translational research.
Position Responsibilities
- Maintain an externally funded research program.
- Oversee molecular or cellular therapeutics development from product scale-up and validation through manufacturing, clinical translation, distribution, and commercialization.
- Build collaborations across academic, clinical, research, biotechnology, and industry partners.
- Participate in teaching, mentorship, and service activities supporting SEM and Texas A&M University in the area of translational research.
Requirements
Medical Degree (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), or equivalent terminal degree in medicine, biomedical sciences, engineering, or a related field, with academic and scholarly accomplishments appropriate for appointment at the tenured Associate Professor level. Demonstrated record of research productivity, external funding, and experience in translational biomedical research and therapeutic development.
Qualifications
- Expertise in cell and gene therapy and/or advanced therapeutic manufacturing, including product development, manufacturing processes, and clinical translation of investigational therapies.
- Demonstrated leadership in research, therapeutic manufacturing, innovation, entrepreneurship, and/or commercialization of biomedical discoveries.
- Proven ability to build and sustain collaborations across academic, clinical, research, and industry settings.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring students, trainees, scientists, and/or other research professionals.