Advisor - Analytical Development Gene Therapy

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The Advisor Analytical Development will be responsible for testing, development and establishment of new methods for characterization of AAV, gene editing and novel gene therapy technologies used in novel targets. This position will manage scientists, interact with other departments and lead on-going and new pipeline project. This person will contribute the overall R&D strategy and planning. The ideal candidate will have a track record of  molecular biology, long read NGS, virology, developing assays, ability to coordinate efforts across departments.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead, grow and manage scientists and research associates experienced gene therapy in the DNA Molecular Biology Group
• Perform testing of material used for research.
• Design, implement and troubleshoot assay and techniques.
• Establish new technologies and develop me new assays to assess gene therapy products quality
• Author and review documents including development reports, SOPs, assay transfer protocols/reports, scientific journal publications
• Provide project leadership to gene therapy and/or gene editing programs
• Advance scientific understanding of gene therapy and gene editing products by applying innovative analytics research techniques and leading studies that aim to deepen product understanding

Basic Requirements:  

• PhD with specialization in Virology, Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or related scientific field
• 2+ years of industry experience
  

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Direct experience and good understanding in gene therapy or gene editing technologies
• Hand on experience in NGS / PacBio 
• Experience in Virology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Systems Biology, Immunology, or related scientific field
• Experience in hiring and managing a team
• Demonstrated proficiency and ability to deliver goals 
• Experience in timeline management and resource planning
• Understanding of quality control processes 
• Hands-on experience with pioneering analytical instruments 
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills; adaptive learning, critical thinking, and the ability to work well in a team

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$141,000 - $231,000

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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