Manager: Cellular Therapy And Novel Products

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,168,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Manager for Cellular Therapy and Novel Products in Roodepoort. The role involves overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading developmental processes for cellular therapies. The successful candidate will manage strategic planning and foster key stakeholder relationships, aiming to enhance service delivery in line with organizational goals. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant PhD or equivalent, with significant experience in clinical management and laboratory oversight.

Qualifications

• Requires a PhD or equivalent in cell biology or related discipline.
• Clinical management experience in stem cell transplantation.
• Experience in quality systems and laboratory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop cryopreservation and laboratory services.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and accreditation standards.
• Develop business plans aligned with SANBS Mission.

Skills

Clinical management

Quality systems implementation

Strong business acumen

Education

PhD in cell biology or related discipline

MBChB, FCP Haematopathology

Job description

Manager: Cellular Therapy and Novel Products

Only for registered members

Roodepoort

ZAR 1,168,000

Manager: Cellular Therapy and Novel Products

Listing reference: sanbs_002535

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 24 November 2024

Position summary

Industry: Non-Profit & Voluntary Sector

Job category: Therapeutical Jobs

Location: Roodepoort

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Constantia Kloof

Remuneration: R 1,167,990.00

EE position: No

Introduction

The incumbent will be responsible for the management and development of the cryopreservation laboratory and related services, for the management and development of novel products laboratory and related services, and other laboratory production processes required to support the development and/or adoption of cellular therapies in South Africa. Responsibilities include the management and accreditation of the cryopreservation laboratory, the production laboratory, and related services, as well as the development of enabling technologies with the necessary training, mentorship, and support programs.

Key Performance Areas

• KPA 1: Strategic Business Planning & Implementation Relating to Cellular Therapies and Novel Products
• Manage, maintain and improve the cryopreservation laboratory and related service products.
• Compile and analyse cellular data and adjust experimental designs.
• Develop a business plan for the laboratories aligned with the SANBS Mission and Vision.
• Comply with legislative requirements and maintain quality standards in line with international standards for Cellular Therapies.
• Complete departmental scorecard in line with the cellular therapies and novel products business plan.
• Collaborate and integrate functions with other teams within the department.
• Strategic planning for expansion of services.
• Monitor budget expenditure and ensure targets and deadlines are met.
• Maintain quality management accreditation of the laboratories.
• Collaborate with other departments in SANBS.
• Participate in the design of prospective research trials.
• KPA 2: Quality Assurance and Compliance to Standards of Practice, Policies, Procedures and Protocols
• Implement and maintain national and international accreditation standards in laboratories.
• Ensure laboratory adherence to SANBS Quality Management Policies and Procedures.
• Comply with SANBS overall quality management system requirements.
• KPA 3: Improve Integral Processes
• Develop novel product and services-to-market processes.
• Develop business cases for novel products and services based on research.
• Establish continuous improvement for quality, cost, and stakeholder efficiencies.
• KPA 4: Customer and Stakeholder Relationship Building
• Map and identify key stakeholders in the cellular therapies environment.
• Establish a stakeholder relations schedule.
• Represent SANBS in consortiums for new cellular therapy products.
• KPA 5: Aligned People Management KPIs
• Recruit the appropriate team to run the laboratories.
• Conduct performance management and monitor performance on an ongoing basis.
• Track and encourage individual development by identifying learning needs.
• KPA 6: Conducting Research that Leads to Innovative Implementation of Solutions
• Participate and contribute to cutting-edge research in the field.
• Responsible for maintaining a personal development plan.

Education:

• PhD in cell biology or related discipline, OR MBChB, FCP Haematopathology or equivalent HPCSA registration.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements:

• Clinical management of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
• Experience in quality systems implementation and relevant accreditations.
• Management and development of a laboratory team.

Other (Knowledge and Skills):

• Previous experience in a large organisation.
• Understanding of programmes and policies relating to cellular therapies.
• Strong business acumen.

Special Circumstances:

• National/international travel as required.