Openings
This person will direct the activities of the early translational group to complete in vitro and
animal efficacy and safety testing of candidate therapeutic products derived from human embryonic
stem cells. Studies in animal models for autoimmune diseases such as diabetes and skin diseases
(burn injuries and other non-healing wounds) are anticipated. Studies will be performed internally,
as well as with contract and academic research laboratories. This person will both manage and have
hands-on responsibility for the design and execution of laboratory studies.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate activities of the translational group to address the needs of multiple development programs
- Provide functional and technical management to scientific personnel within the group
- Perform data analysis and generate reports, including those for regulatory filings
- Write and review manuscripts for publication
- Collect, interpret, discuss and present data for project teams, senior management, and externally, as appropriate
- Represent the translational group in project teams to help design studies to meet program goals and provide coordination across groups
- Work with pre-clinical development teams to design and execute animal studies to address specific medical needs of Escape's products
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of scientific developments within related fields
- Coordinate preparation of progress reports and internal documentation
- Write and review grant applications
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology or related field, with a minimum of 3-5 years post-doctoral experience
- Strong experience with in vitro immunology assays and animal transplantation models is required
- Experience with human embryonic stem cell culture, genetic engineering, directed differentiation, and animal surgery is required
- The candidate must have completed his or her graduate and/or postdoc degree at a top academic institution or with a recognized stem cell or immunology PI
- The candidate must have several high impact peer-reviewed publications
- The candidate will have demonstrated managerial and leadership skills
- The candidate must be detail oriented and highly conscientious. He or she must have strong organizational skills, and a well-developed ability to multi-task
- The candidate should demonstrate successful prior direction of complex, interdisciplinary projects and participation in project teams
- The candidate must have excellent communication capabilities and presentation skills
- The successful candidate will be able to work independently, as well as contribute to an integrated team. He or she must be able to interact with a broad range of colleagues within Escape
