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Senior Principal Scientist -Bioanalytical Assay- Cell Therapy

South San Francisco💼 Full-time💰 $173,100–$173,100🗓 2026-07-31 → 2026-09-27

Core

Scientific leader defining bioanalytical strategy for cell therapy product development, focusing on characterizing in vivo fate of therapeutic cells to inform regulatory and portfolio decisions.

Role type

Senior Principal Scientist (Bioanalytical Strategy)

Builds

Integrated bioanalytical strategies and evidence packages for cell therapy programs

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Cell Therapy / Bioanalytical Sciences

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Bioanalytical strategy definition, Cell therapy development expertise, In vivo cell fate characterization, Flow cytometry, Molecular assays (qPCR/ddPCR), Ligand-binding assays, Functional bioassays, Biomarker assays, Multiomic approaches, Cross-functional leadership, Scientific publication record

Preferred skills

Data integration across modalities, Harmonized assay strategies, AI-enabled data interpretation

Technologies

Flow cytometry, qPCR, ddPCR, Multiomic platforms

Responsibilities

Define and drive bioanalytical strategy for the Cell Therapy portfolio; Identify and prioritize scientific questions regarding cellular expansion, persistence, trafficking, and immunogenicity; Partner with project leads to develop fit-for-purpose analytical approaches; Build strategic partnerships across Research, Clinical, CMC, and Regulatory teams; Harmonize scientific approaches and establish portfolio-wide best practices; Represent Bioanalytical Sciences on cross-functional governance teams; Mentor scientists and foster scientific excellence.

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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