Project Scientist - Gene Editing (In Vivo)

The Steely Group | Life Sciences Staffing & Executive Search; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MassBio is seeking a Senior Scientist and Senior Project Manager to lead gene targeting projects for internal and external clients. You will manage design, production, validation, and cross-functional collaboration across teams, while supporting business development efforts with academic and industry partners.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a biomedical science field, has 2+ years of gene editing and project-management experience, and is fluent in Mandarin.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a biomedical science field.
• 2+ years of experience in gene editing technologies, including managing research projects.
• Extensive experience with rodent and cell models.
• Hands-on CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing experience; ES cell editing preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with data-driven decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Mandarin fluency is required.
• Experience with in vitro and in vivo pharmacology and efficacy studies is preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate targeting strategies for external partners and turn strategies into executable plans.
• Support BD and Sales teams by planning projects as a project manager or study director.
• Lead gene targeting projects from design through model production and validation.
• Plan and manage project activities across design and production teams to keep multiple projects progressing.
• Provide clear project status updates and technical support to clients as needed.
• Train and support BD and Sales teams and customers on cell and animal model products.
• Research customer needs and market trends to identify segments and competitive offerings.
• Develop value propositions for cell and animal models and create marketing communications.

Skills

CRISPR/Cas9

Gene editing

Project management

Rodent models

Cell models

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Mandarin

Education

PhD in molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or related biomedical science

Job description

About the Company:

Join a research and discovery service provider supporting the biotech and pharmaceutical industries as well as academic institutions. The platform brings together preclinical studies with innovative animal models and CRISPR-based gene editing, with a current focus on immuno-oncology and oncology.

About the Role:

As a Senior Scientist / Senior Project Manager, you will run internal and external gene targeting projects and support business development with academic and industry clients. We are looking for someone with a strong scientific background and gene editing and project or product management skills, who is goal focused, disciplined, and comfortable independently leading projects from model production through validation and application.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and evaluate targeting strategies for external partners, including academic and industry clients, working closely with teams across functions to turn strategies into executable plans
• Support the BD and Sales team in engaging potential clients and planning their projects as a project manager or study director, helping move opportunities from lead to contract
• Lead gene targeting projects from detailed design through model production and validation
• Plan and manage project activities proactively, working with design and production teams so multiple projects keep moving smoothly
• Share project status updates, issues, and decisions with clients clearly and concisely, and provide technical support as needed
• Train and support the BD and Sales team and customers on cell and animal model products
• Research customer needs and preferences, identify potential customer segments, analyze market trends, and review competitors and their offerings
• Develop value propositions for cell and animal model products, identify key features and benefits, and create marketing materials that communicate them well
• Collaborate across teams to develop and launch new cell and animal models that meet customer needs, regulatory requirements, and company goals
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to spot opportunities for improvement or expansion, and support product retirement planning
• Work with the shipping department and clients to ensure smooth project delivery
• Provide technical support to clients after the sale as needed

• PhD in molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or a related biomedical science field
• 2+ years of experience in gene editing technologies, including managing research projects
• Extensive research experience using rodent and cell models
• Hands-on experience with CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing; experience with traditional embryonic stem cell based gene editing is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions based on data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with colleagues at all levels
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask
• Mandarin fluency is required
• Experience with in vitro and in vivo pharmacology and efficacy studies is preferred
• PMP certification is a plus