Lead Cell Therapy Process Development Scientist

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Paid time off

Commuting subsidy

401(k)

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston seeks a Scientist to lead development studies for a cell-based drug candidate targeting diabetes. This full-time role requires expertise in bioprocess engineering and cross-functional collaboration, with responsibility for planning, execution, and documentation of development studies.

The candidate will mentor a team, design robust manufacturing processes, and apply DOE and statistics to optimize pathways.

Qualifications

• Design and execution of cell culture process development studies.
• DOE and statistical analysis applied to bioprocess problems.
• Experience with GMP and documentation in CLIA/GLP-like environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop robust manufacturing processes for cell therapy products.
• Mentor team of bioprocess associates to achieve program goals.
• Communicate plans and delegate work across cross-functional teams.
• Develop pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation expertise to support process development.
• Apply engineering principles to solve complex technical issues in manufacturing.

Skills

Design of experiments (DOE)

Statistical analysis

Cell culture

Project leadership

Communication

GMP knowledge

Bioreactor operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biology or related

Master's degree in related field

Tools

JMP

SCADA systems

Bioreactor platforms

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston seeks a Scientist to lead development studies for a cell-based drug candidate targeting diabetes. This full-time role requires expertise in bioprocess engineering and cross-functional collaboration, with responsibility for planning, execution, and documentation of development studies.

The candidate will mentor a team, design robust manufacturing processes, and apply DOE and statistics to optimize pathways.