Associate Director, Stem Cell Research
Core
Lead the cell Foundry team to manage stem cell-derived islet (SC-islet) production workflows and support Vertex's Type-1 diabetes (T1D) Cell & Gene Therapy pipeline.
Role type
Associate Director, Stem Cell Research
Builds
Stem cell-derived islets (SC-islets) for T1D therapeutic programs
Domain
Biotechnology / Cell Therapy / Diabetes
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Stem cell culture, directed differentiation protocols, team leadership, project prioritization, budget management, regulatory document drafting, intellectual property filing, cross-functional collaboration, data integrity management
Preferred skills
Management experience, mentoring, strategic planning, troubleshooting, data interpretation
Technologies
Electronic laboratory records, analytical tools for molecular characterization
Responsibilities
Manage cell Foundry team and oversee SC-islet production workflows; Innovate and automate stem cell expansion and differentiation processes; Coordinate experiments across cell types and lines; Evaluate molecular characteristics of stem cells and derivatives; Draft budgets and manage execution; Ensure adherence to data integrity and electronic records standards; Draft regulatory documents, manuscripts, and abstracts; Act as subject matter expert for troubleshooting; Build partnerships with R&D disciplines; Assist in crafting department goals and strategies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
