Director, Analytical Biochemistry & In vitro Assays
Core
Lead a team to develop and validate analytical biochemistry and in vitro assays supporting drug discovery for novel modalities including DNA/RNA therapies, peptides, and vaccines.
Role type
Director, Analytical Biochemistry & In vitro Assays
Builds
Bioanalytical strategies, efficacy/target engagement/biomarker/immunogenicity assays, and RNA-based vaccine lifecycle management
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Drug Discovery / Analytical Biochemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, bioanalytical strategy definition, assay development and validation, regulatory compliance, cross-functional collaboration, project management, external partner management, wet lab due diligence, RNA-based therapeutic expertise
Preferred skills
PhD in Molecular Biology or Biochemistry, experience with gene therapy/cell therapy, mass spectrometry instrumentation, scientific publications
Technologies
Mass spectrometry, RNA-based therapeutics, DNA/RNA therapies, peptides, vaccines
Responsibilities
Define bioanalytical strategy across a portfolio, oversee development of novel analytical methods, manage team resources and budget, lead external due diligence, ensure data robustness and regulatory standards, drive innovation in assay techniques
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management
