Gene Therapy Platform Lead - Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist

Make your mark for patients

To strengthen our Gene Therapy Team, we are looking for a talented and motivated individual to fill the position of Gene Therapy Platform Lead - Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist. This person will independently lead the Gene Therapy Platform team at Element Genomics while maintaining key collaborative ties with Gene Therapy Vector Core within UCB's US R&D. This position will be based out of our offices in Durham, NC.

Annual Salary:

Senior Scientist I - $104,800 to $137,600

Principal Scientist - $124,000 to $162,800

Major Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
* Work with key stakeholders in Preclinical and Clinical development teams to determine how to strengthen the Gene Therapy Platform at UCB and organize stakeholders and direct reports to develop and execute the strategy
* Continually assess prioritization and impact of work ongoing in the team, flexing and readjusting as needed while ensuring clear communication with key stakeholders
* Identify and communicate opportunities for data-driven optimization of differentiated Gene Therapeutics, based on high-throughput approaches where possible, both for current projects and in the future,
* Provide scientific insight and guidance in Gene Therapy projects in consultation with diverse internal and external collaborators (medicinal chemists, cell biologists, disease area exerts, antibody engineers, etc.), especially with the Element Genomics data science team
* Foster strong scientific process. Generate hypotheses and drive scientific impact on portfolio projects and Gene Therapy platform

Required Minimum Education, Experience and Skills:
* Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in Gene Therapy, drug discovery, genomics, or related field with a record of scientific achievement as evidenced by publications, presentations, or patents
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in Gene Therapy
* Demonstrated team and/or project leadership.
* Demonstrated experience in a matrixed drug discovery environment including working globally

Preferred Skills & Experience:

* Master's or PhD in relevant scientific discipline
* Experience in AAV biology.
* Advanced cell biology techniques
* Excellent communicator, with demonstrated ability to work across disciplines
* Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and engage in a multidisciplinary environment
* Experience in sequence biology and genomics

Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that's on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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