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Nkarta Therapeutics is a publicly traded (Nkarta NKTX symbol), South San Francisco headquartered, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of allogeneic, off-the-shelf engineered natural killer, or NK, cell therapies to treat cancer and autoimmune disease.
Founded in 2015 at the birthplace of biotechnology, our development pipeline of engineered NK cell therapy candidates includes two co-lead clinical programs, NKX101 and NKX019 for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease. Nkarta also has a collaboration with CRISPR Therapeutics, a world leader in gene-based medicines, for the development and commercialization of up to three new cell therapy candidates and access to clinically validated CRISPR/Cas9 genome engineering.
Complementing our broad research and development capabilities, Nkarta has also built an extensive cell therapy manufacturing operation. We recently built out a 23,000-square foot clinical good manufacturing practice, or cGMP, facility on-site at our primary corporate location in South San Francisco, California.
The Associate Director/Director, GCP Quality Assurance oversees GCP activities at Nkarta, our CROs and Investigator Sites, leads GCP audits and inspection readiness. The successful hire will ensure high quality execution of clinical trials from first in human through commercial marketing authorization by Health Authorities for of our cellular therapy drug candidates, which are predominantly CAR-NK cell-based. This person will manage cross functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be the Lead Clinical Quality Assurance representative to clinical teams.
With a strong focus on translating groundbreaking research into transformative therapies, we are driven by a passion for improving patient outcomes and addressing unmet medical needs. Our dynamic team combines expertise from both large pharmaceutical companies and agile biotech startups, fostering a collaborative environment where individual contributions are valued and innovation thrives.
Education/Background
The common requirements of an office environment (computers, computer screens, workstations, etc.) apply, and there is no anticipated work in a laboratory environment. This role is remote, and a West Coast location/Pacific Time Zone is preferred. Car and/or airplane travel will be required of this role for work-related activities, conferences, and meetings. In addition, there is required travel to the office in South San Francisco, approximately every one to two months. Total travel is expected to be up to 25%. Advanced notice and travel support is provided.
A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $176,000 - $230,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package. Nkarta also offers an annual discretionary bonus, equity grant(s), medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Other benefits include 401K plan, flexible spending account, ESPP, employee assistance program, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid parental, pregnancy, and bereavement leave.
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To learn more about our work at Nkarta and the career opportunities that will drive us forward to serve patients, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nkartatx.com.
Full Time
Pharmaceutical
$142k-178k (estimate)
05/04/2024
05/01/2025
nkartatx.com
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
50 - 100
2015
Public
PAUL HASTINGS
<$5M
Pharmaceutical
Nkarta is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes natural killer cell therapies for the treatment of cancer.