Lead Scientist, Cell Therapy Process Development

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech is seeking a highly experienced cell therapy process development scientist to drive cell culture experiments and establish robust platform processes. You will act as a technical expert, guiding cross-functional teams and coordinating technology transfer across the portfolio of cell therapy products.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, collaboration, and scientific communication to advance next-generation cell therapies within a cutting-edge research environment.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have established technical expertise in cell culture techniques and process development.
• Strategic leadership demonstrated by driving technical projects to completion with rigor and planning.
• Inclusive leadership and collaboration across matrixed partners and teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive cell culture experiments and process development initiatives for diverse cell therapy products.
• Provide scientific guidance to establish productive platform processes and act as a technical expert.
• Lead technology transfer initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical leadership to product teams, media preparation, raw materials assessments, and supply chain partners.
• Cultivate continuous improvement and solve complex issues across the organization.

Skills

Cell culture techniques

Process development

Strategic technical leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Scientific communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in biological sciences or chemical engineering

Job description

Genentech is seeking a highly experienced cell therapy process development scientist to drive cell culture experiments and establish robust platform processes. You will act as a technical expert, guiding cross-functional teams and coordinating technology transfer across the portfolio of cell therapy products.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, collaboration, and scientific communication to advance next-generation cell therapies within a cutting-edge research environment.