Senior Director, Analytical Development

Role: Lead and oversee assay development for viral vector and drug product characterization in support of gene therapy pipeline, ensuring transfer to GMP. Responsibilities: develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods (PCR, ELISA, HPLC/UPLC, cell potency assays), review technical documents, and provide scientific leadership and mentorship to a team of scientists. Qualifications: PhD in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or related field with 10+ years of biotech/biopharma experience in cell/gene therapy, including at least 5 years in leadership; expertise in AAV/LV vectors, viral biophysical characterization, and assay transfer/validation. HighValue: gene therapy, viral vector analysis, assay development, GMP compliance, cell and gene therapy modalities, assay validation, leadership in biotech/pharma R&D. WorkSetup: not specified; focus on fast-paced, innovative environment.