Associate Director/ Director of Cell Production & R&D (OMG)

United Therapeutics is a vaccinated work environment where all employees are expected to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination. We will provide any accommodations as required by law.

The job details are as follows:

What We Do

United Therapeutics Corporation focuses on the strength of a balanced, value-creating biotechnology model. We are confident in our future thanks to our fundamental attributes, namely our commitment to quality and innovation, the power of our brands, our entrepreneurial culture and our bioinformatics leadership. We also believe that our determination to be responsible citizens - having a positive impact on patients, the environment and society - will sustain our success in the long term.

We currently have five approved products on the market and a long-term mission of providing an unlimited supply of transplantable organs for those who need them.

Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of "medicines for life". We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, pediatric cancers and other orphan diseases.

In 2021, we became the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization.

How you’ll contribute as an Associate Director
This position will lead and oversee a robust scientific team in developing and implementing robust process methods for production of iPS-derived cells for development of autologous 3D printed tissue engineered lungs and supply cells for R&D cellularization efforts of 3D printed lung scaffolds.

Establish robust process methods for the production of iPS-derived cells for tissue engineering of lungs, liver, and kidney
Manage the development and implementation of analytic methods to characterize quality and suitability iPS-derived cells for generation of 3D printed organs, manage and oversee operations of analytics core services
Manage relevant academic and industry collaborations and oversee tech transfer activities from outside collaborators to internal laboratory
Ensure laboratory experiments lead to the successful achievement of program objectives
Ensure processes developed and data collected are sufficient to support regulatory filings
Foster and leverage synergistic interactions with other sub-groups in Regenerative Medicine (e.g., Bioink, Scaffold Production, Cellularization)
Act as hiring manager for scientists, research associates, and other staff
Participate in selection, purchase, and implementation of laboratory equipment
Develop, write and review laboratory methods and protocols
Perform tech transfer activities from outside collaborators to internal laboratory
Assist in evaluating new technologies for future product development
Manage program-specific laboratory budgets
Regularly interact with manufacturing team to ensure process and methods for production of iPS-derived cells are GMP ready
Author scientific publications and present data at scientific conferences
Author and contribute to IP and regulatory filings
Perform all other duties as assigned

For this role you will need

Minimum Requirements for Associate Director

Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA) in biomedical science, biomedical engineering, cell biology related field and 10+ years of relevant industry experience with prior experience in stem cell therapy, bioreactor cell production scale up, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering OR Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in biomedical science, biomedical engineering, cell biology related field and 7+ years of relevant industry experience with prior experience in stem cell therapy, bioreactor cell production scale up, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering with a PhD

Exceptional ability to lead, mentor, manage and motivate team members
Experience managing or leading teams
Advanced written and oral communication skills
Technical expertise in iPS-differentiation methods
Knowledge in transfer of R&D cell expansion methods to GMP
Ability to effectively manage day-to-day operations while laying the groundwork for rapid growth
Facility with appropriate word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and related standard software; Experience with laboratory instrumentation and data software
Technical expertise in cell bioreactor culture

Preferred Qualifications for Associate Director

6+ years of experience managing or leading teams

How you’ll contribute as a Director
This position will lead and oversee a robust scientific team in developing and implementing robust process methods for production of iPS-derived cells for development of autologous 3D printed tissue engineered lungs and supply cells for R&D cellularization efforts of 3D printed lung scaffolds.

Establish robust process methods for the production of iPS-derived cells for tissue engineering of lungs, liver, and kidney
Manage the development and implementation of analytic methods to characterize quality and suitability iPS-derived cells for generation of 3D printed organs, manage and oversee operations of analytics core services
Manage relevant academic and industry collaborations and oversee tech transfer activities from outside collaborators to internal laboratory
Ensure laboratory experiments lead to the successful achievement of program objectives
Ensure processes developed and data collected are sufficient to support regulatory filings
Foster and leverage synergistic interactions with other sub-groups in Regenerative Medicine (e.g., Bioink, Scaffold Production, Cellularization)
Act as hiring manager for scientists, research associates, and other staff
Participate in selection, purchase, and implementation of laboratory equipment
Develop, write and review laboratory methods and protocols
Perform tech transfer activities from outside collaborators to internal laboratory
Assist in evaluating new technologies for future product development
Manage program-specific laboratory budgets
Regularly interact with manufacturing team to ensure process and methods for production of iPS-derived cells are GMP ready
Author scientific publications and present data at scientific conferences
Author and contribute to IP and regulatory filings
All other duties as assigned

For this role you will need

Minimum Requirements for a Director

Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA) in biomedical science, cell biology related field or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in biomedical science, cell biology related field
13+ years of relevant industry experience with prior experience in stem cell therapy, bioreactor cell production scale up, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering (with a Master's Degree) or 10+ years of relevant industry experience with prior experience in stem cell therapy, bioreactor cell production scale up, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering (with a PhD)
Extensive previous people management experience
Exceptional ability to lead, mentor, manage and motivate team members
Advanced written and oral communication skills
Technical expertise in iPS-differentiation methods
Technical expertise in cell bioreactor culture
Knowledge in transfer of R&D cell expansion methods to GMP
Ability to effectively manage day-to-day operations while laying the groundwork for rapid growth
Facility with appropriate word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and related standard software; Experience with laboratory instrumentation and data software

Preferred Qualifications

7+ experience managing and leading teams

At United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients.

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities