Senior Cell Therapy Process Development Scientist

Genentech; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech is seeking a senior cell therapy process development leader in California to drive cell culture experiments and develop next-generation platform processes. You will guide technical direction, oversee material assessments, and support technology transfer across cross-functional teams.

Bring 5+ years of experience and an advanced degree in biological sciences or chemical engineering. A collaborative, rigorous approach and thought leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 5+ years in process development and cell culture techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects with scientific rigor.
• Strong collaboration and inclusive leadership across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute cell culture experiments to understand biology and materials impact.
• Innovate and apply technologies to improve cell culture performance and platform processes.
• Lead technology transfer and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop therapies.
• Provide technical leadership to teams, media prep, materials assessments and supply partners.
• Cultivate a lean mindset and drive continuous improvement to resolve complex issues.
• Interface across PTCC and external collaborators to drive impactful outcomes.
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations as thought leadership.

Skills

Cell culture

Process development

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Scientific communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in biological sciences or chemical engineering

Tools

Bioreactor development

Scale-up

Job description

Genentech is seeking a senior cell therapy process development leader in California to drive cell culture experiments and develop next-generation platform processes. You will guide technical direction, oversee material assessments, and support technology transfer across cross-functional teams.

Bring 5+ years of experience and an advanced degree in biological sciences or chemical engineering. A collaborative, rigorous approach and thought leadership are essential.