Viral Vector Core Director - Open Rank

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Viral Vector Core Director to oversee its facilities and operations. This position involves ensuring compliance with cGMP standards while managing the production of plasmid DNA and rAAV vectors for research and clinical purposes.

Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in a relevant field and have significant experience in biotech manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and quality management systems. The Director will play a crucial role in the Gene Therapy Center at UNC.

Qualifications

• At least 7.5 years in a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
• Experience with regulatory requirements of biopharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Viral Vector Core and GMP facility operations.
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs.
• Promote growth and facilitate cooperation within departments.

Skills

Biotech manufacturing experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Quality management systems

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology or related field

Job description

Posting Information

• Department Peds-AIR - 412002
• Posting Open Date 03/25/2025
• Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes
• Position Type Permanent Faculty
• Working Title Viral Vector Core Director - Open Rank
• Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
• Vacancy ID FAC0005510
• Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
• Hours per week 40
• FTE 1
• Position Location North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and Qualifications
• Proposed Start Date 06/01/2025

Position Summary

The School of Medicine is currently searching for an open rank faculty member to serve as the UNC Viral Vector Core Director. The Viral Vector Core Director will oversee the Viral Vector Core (VVC) and GMP Viral Vector Core (GVVC) Facility and activities. The VVC is primarily focused on research grade manufacturing of plasmid DNA and rAAV vectors at smaller scales. The GVVC will manufacture, under cGMP, rAAV vectors using industry standard manufacturing processes and analytical methods. The Director will perform the operations involved in the Manufacturing area to achieve the objectives of the Gene Therapy Center and its clients ensuring proper compliance with cGMPs to achieve strategic objectives, promote the growth of people and facilitate communication and cooperation with other departments in the vector core to obtain the best quality product on time.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Candidates must have at least 7.5 years in a biotech manufacturing environment, CDMO, or pharmaceutical company.
• Candidates must have experience with the regulatory requirements of biopharmaceutial products, experience establishing quality management systems and CMC teams.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Preference for individuals with rAAV vectors manufacturing.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.