Dir - Scientific Affairs, Cell & Gene Therapy

Cencora; United (PA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 190,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision care

Training programs

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

A leading biopharma company seeks a Director of Scientific Affairs specializing in cell and gene therapy. This strategic role involves supporting business development, maintaining market awareness, and developing partnerships. Applicants should have an advanced degree with 8-10 years of experience in biopharma or consulting. Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills are essential. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of related experience in biopharma or strategic consulting.
• Experience in cell & gene therapy drug development and/or commercialization.
• Thorough understanding of drug development and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and business development teams with scientific information.
• Maintain awareness of cell & gene therapy literature and trends.
• Lead training programs for internal teams.
• Develop partnerships with decision-makers to achieve business results.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Client presentations

Education

Advanced degree (MS, MD, PhD, or PharmD)

Job description

Director - Scientific Affairs, Cell & Gene Therapy

The Role

This is a strategic enterprise role designed to support and direct BD, and gain enterprise alignment on CGT initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales and business development teams to ensure the appropriate incorporation of clinical and scientific information in a timely and customer‑focused manner.
• Maintain awareness of the current state of cell & gene therapy (literature and competitive intelligence) and provide critical evaluations on the clinical and commercial viability of the pipeline.
• Maintain company credibility by being on the leading edge of science and shifts in clinical and treatment paradigms.
• Identify, track, and communicate market trends, customer requirements, and the competitive landscape, and find opportunities for increasing customer and business value through differentiated solutions.
• Increase enterprise‑wide team knowledge by providing synthesis and rapid communication of competitive intelligence.
• Lead and contribute to the establishment of training programs for internal teams across business units on an ongoing and ad‑hoc basis.
• Attend key conferences and provide takeaways on relevant clinical, pre‑clinical, manufacturing, and economic data during internal meetings.
• Provide strategic and scientific guidance to commercial leaders to inform understanding of process/solution relationships.
• Review scientific information and recommend changes to customer presentations and marketing materials.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with decision‑makers across business units to achieve business results.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree (MS, MD, PhD, or PharmD) is preferred.
• Experience working in cell & gene therapy drug development and/or commercialization.
• 8–10+ years related experience in biopharma or strategic consulting, including a thorough understanding of drug development, commercialization, market dynamics, and go‑to‑market considerations.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge And Ability Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client presentations and training programs.
• Well‑developed communication and influencing skills with the ability to distill complexity down to what matters to stakeholders.
• Direct experience and working knowledge of a wide range of drug products.
• Development and maintenance of work processes in line with customer needs and expectations.
• Time management and multi‑tasking skills.
• Effective project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Effective organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills; ability to resolve issues efficiently.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office programs.

Salary Range

$124,000 - 190,850

• This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State‑specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

Benefits

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This includes support for working families (backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family‑building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave). For personal growth, we offer training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal‑opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail].

Affiliated Companies

• Value Apothecaries Inc