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Director, NGS & Molecular Assays
$163k-211k (estimate)
Full Time | Scientific Services
2 Weeks Ago
Arsenal Biosciences is Hiring a Director, NGS & Molecular Assays Near South San Francisco, CA
Who We AreArsenalBio, a privately held, clinical-stage programmable cell therapy company engineering advanced CAR T therapies for solid tumors, is seeking a talented Director, NGS & Molecular Assays to work ONSITE based in our SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO office.
ArsenalBio’s mission is to develop productive and safe cellular therapies for patients with chronic diseases, initially cancer. With our programmable and computationally driven approach, our team is engineering living medicines to attack cancer’s inherent multi-faceted nature and overcome the challenges of addressing solid tumors with cell therapy.
Driven by a collective of diverse experts across immunology, synthetic biology, molecular biology, automation and computational biology, we are united in purpose to deliver radical breakthroughs for people with cancer, and prioritize the team’s outcomes over individual goals to achieve our company mission – together.
This means you’ll have the opportunity to work with the best talent in the field of cell therapy, and be part of ONE TEAM advancing therapies for patients who need it most.The Director of NGS & Molecular Assays is responsible for leading NGS and molecular assays efforts to support R&D activities at ArsenalBio. This role is responsible for the pipeline of both routine and novel NGS methods and molecular assays. This individual will report to the VP of Molecular Biology and will work closely with other R&D teams, QA, Process Sciences, Technical Operations, and preclinical and clinical translational groups to bring new cell therapy products to market.
What You’ll Do
Our people-first culture fosters a deep appreciation for humanity, both in the people we endeavor to serve as well as each other. We are proud to work for a company that is driven by diversity in experiences, ideas and interests, and one that empowers us in an environment that embraces both unity and inclusivity.
We have robust tools to help employees take control of their career paths and grow into their best selves. ArsenalBio believes in investing in the well-being of our employees - both at work and at home, as our people are our greatest asset. They bring scientific talents in molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, protein chemistry, computational biology, automation, genome engineering, software and other fields to make the future happen now.
We are committed to hiring the best talent from diverse backgrounds. A diverse workforce engenders richness of thought, creativity and discovery. We invite individuals who embrace intellectual achievement to bring their unique personal and professional journeys and together we will build transformative cell therapies for cancer patients.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
The estimated base salary offer for the preferred primary location of San Francisco Bay area ranges from $194,300- 238,000. Salary ranges for other locations may vary from this range. Base pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, experience, education, and location. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer.
To all recruitment agencies: ArsenalBio does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, or ArsenalBio employees. ArsenalBio is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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ArsenalBio’s mission is to develop productive and safe cellular therapies for patients with chronic diseases, initially cancer. With our programmable and computationally driven approach, our team is engineering living medicines to attack cancer’s inherent multi-faceted nature and overcome the challenges of addressing solid tumors with cell therapy.
Driven by a collective of diverse experts across immunology, synthetic biology, molecular biology, automation and computational biology, we are united in purpose to deliver radical breakthroughs for people with cancer, and prioritize the team’s outcomes over individual goals to achieve our company mission – together.
This means you’ll have the opportunity to work with the best talent in the field of cell therapy, and be part of ONE TEAM advancing therapies for patients who need it most.The Director of NGS & Molecular Assays is responsible for leading NGS and molecular assays efforts to support R&D activities at ArsenalBio. This role is responsible for the pipeline of both routine and novel NGS methods and molecular assays. This individual will report to the VP of Molecular Biology and will work closely with other R&D teams, QA, Process Sciences, Technical Operations, and preclinical and clinical translational groups to bring new cell therapy products to market.
What You’ll Do
- Lead R&D team effectively to produce a pipeline of both NGS and molecular assays
- Develop assays to support discovery biology and IND-enabling research activities
- Provide guidance and technical expertise to all ArsenalBio teams
- Support product development and regulatory filings for pivotal clinical studies
- Manage the completion of project deliverables and maintain timelines
- Manage internal resource allocation and external collaborations
- Prepare and review sections of INDs, abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and technical reports
- Contribute to scientific and strategy discussions to advance and enhance ArsenalBio’s platform and product candidates
- Manage CROs to implement NGS and molecular biomarker assays to progress ArsenalBio’s programs efficiently to the clinic
- Manage NGS operations, resources, and budgets
- Ph.D. in a life science field with experience in NGS and molecular assay technology development, with 9 years of relevant work experience and 7 years of management experience, is preferred. MA/MS: Industry experience 14 years required, BS/BA: Industry experience 16 years required.
- Proven track record of managing high-performing teams of scientists and research associates
- Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to build and retain an effective team as a proven mentor, coach, motivator, and manager
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional matrixed environment
- Deep understanding and experience with NGS platformsSignificant direct experience with single-cell sequencing, including 10x Genomics and SPLiT-seq approaches
- Must have excellent troubleshooting, organization, and planning skills, and the ability to work under timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to effectively influence senior executives, and the capacity to develop, communicate, advocate for, and execute a scientific strategy
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to credibly represent the company to external constituents, including KOLs, investors, and regulators
- An outstanding work ethic coupled with an engaging disposition and solid entrepreneurial drive
Our people-first culture fosters a deep appreciation for humanity, both in the people we endeavor to serve as well as each other. We are proud to work for a company that is driven by diversity in experiences, ideas and interests, and one that empowers us in an environment that embraces both unity and inclusivity.
We have robust tools to help employees take control of their career paths and grow into their best selves. ArsenalBio believes in investing in the well-being of our employees - both at work and at home, as our people are our greatest asset. They bring scientific talents in molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, protein chemistry, computational biology, automation, genome engineering, software and other fields to make the future happen now.
We are committed to hiring the best talent from diverse backgrounds. A diverse workforce engenders richness of thought, creativity and discovery. We invite individuals who embrace intellectual achievement to bring their unique personal and professional journeys and together we will build transformative cell therapies for cancer patients.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
The estimated base salary offer for the preferred primary location of San Francisco Bay area ranges from $194,300- 238,000. Salary ranges for other locations may vary from this range. Base pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, experience, education, and location. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer.
To all recruitment agencies: ArsenalBio does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, or ArsenalBio employees. ArsenalBio is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Candidate Privacy Policy
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Scientific Services
SALARY
$163k-211k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/12/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/09/2024
HEADQUARTERS
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
SIZE
25 - 50
FOUNDED
2018
CEO
KEN DRAZAN
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
INDUSTRY
Scientific Services
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