Director of Cell and Gene Therapies

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Advanced degree and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience leading complex scientific, engineering, or technical research projects or programs.
• Detailed understanding of relevant business and technical knowledge and problem resolution.
• Ability to synthesize and articulate technical and scientific methodologies, specifications, and information.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, trends, methodologies, and resource management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
• Exceptional customer relationship and consensus building skills.
• Ability to influence and establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment.
• Ability to resolve complex issues quickly and make decisions that meet university objectives in a collaborative culture.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field strongly preferred. 
• 5+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience in cell and gene therapies.
• Prior experience in technical and nontechnical writing.
• Capacity to write and synthesize materials and communicate information in a manner easily understood.
• Experience in managing technical tasks performed by Contract Research Organizations (CROs).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently perform desk based computer tasks, seated work, use a telephone and use light/ fine grasping.
• Occasionally write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely stand, walk, sort, and file paperwork or parts.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May require extended hours, evenings and weekends.
• Some local travel.
• Occasional overnight travel within CA and out of state.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

  
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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