Expert Science & Technology, Product Sciences - Cell Therapy Analytical Development

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Expert in Product Sciences to advance innovative cell therapy products. This role involves hands-on work in a dynamic environment, focusing on product characterization and leveraging advanced analytical methods. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scientific insights and support regulatory filings. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in immunology and T cell biology, with experience in assay development. Join a team dedicated to transforming therapeutic solutions and making a significant impact in the field of cell therapy.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Health insurance

Discretionary awards

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in T-cell characterization assays.
• Strong track record in bench-level assay development.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced product characterization methods for cell therapy.
• Design and execute assays to assess T cell function and quality.

Skills

T cell biology

Immunology

Assay development

Statistical methodologies

Scientific problem solving

Education

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

q/dPCR

Omics technologies

Imaging cytometry

Multiplex technologies

Job description

Job Description Summary

Internal Title: Expert Science & Technology
Location: East Hanover, NJ, United States (On-Site)

This position will be located at East Hanover site and will not have the ability to be located remotely.

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Expert in Product Sciences to join our team in advancing transformative cell therapy products. Reporting to the Director of Product Sciences, this role focuses on driving product characterization efforts, incorporating immunological principles, and developing innovative scientific approaches to solve complex challenges in the cell therapy space. As a bench scientist, you will leverage your expertise in immunology, cell biology, and advanced analytical methods to generate actionable insights and support the development of safe and efficacious cell therapy products that meet our target profiles. This role requires hands-on work in a fast-paced environment, applying scientific rigor and industry knowledge to enable data-driven decision-making.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine advanced product characterization methods to assess quality attributes of cell therapy products, intermediates and starting material.
• Design and execute innovative assays to assess T cell function, lineage, cytokine production, proliferation, cytotoxicity, memory composition, differentiation, exhaustion, metabolic profiling, and omics profiling. Qualify appropriate assay parameters to ensure characterization assays are fit for purpose.
• Apply critical thinking skills to identify the right scientific questions aligned with product development goals. Independently design and execute experiments to address foundational and applied questions, leveraging immunological principles and cell therapy expertise.
• Ensure effective data collection, management, and analysis to drive data-driven decision-making processes. Support regulatory filing by providing high-quality data, technical reports, and scientific rationale.
• Collaborate with teams across Analytical Development, Process Development, Regulatory CMC, Biostatistics and Data Sciences to drive cell therapy programs forward.
• Share scientific knowledge and assay development expertise to inform decisions on attribute criticality, specification setting, and control strategies.
• Stay up to date on advances within immunology, cell therapy sciences, and analytical technologies.
• Work proactively (i.e. using statistical methodologies) to address challenges in manufacturing success and clinical outcomes through product and process understanding.

*Multiple positions available

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. graduate
• minimum of 2 years of post-graduate, practical experience in developing T-cell characterization assays.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong track record of bench-level assay development.
• Deep knowledge of T cell biology and immunology.
• Familiarity with advanced analytical techniques such as flow cytometry, cell-based assays, ELISA, q/dPCR, Omics, imaging cytometry, and multiplex technologies.
• Strong scientific problem solving and trouble shooting skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communications, scientific writing, and presentation skills.

Desirable Requirements:

• Practical experience in statistics.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $93,800 and $174,200/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$93,800.00 - $174,200.00

Skills Desired

Coaching Skills, Data Science, Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Waterfall Model