Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Job overview
The Managing Scientist at Neurotech Pharmaceuticals leads a team in advancing Encapsulated Cell Technology for treating retinal diseases, playing a key role in biological research and drug discovery.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing and executing biological experiments, managing and mentoring scientists, analyzing data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with quality guidelines to support drug development.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a Ph.D. with 5+ years or M.Sc. with 10+ years in biotech/pharma, leadership experience, expertise in cellular assays, molecular biology, and familiarity with GxP guidelines; CRISPR experience is preferred.
Work environment and culture
The company fosters a collaborative, inclusive lab culture promoting continuous learning, professional development, and a safe, ethical research environment.
Company information
Neurotech Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing Encapsulated Cell Technology to treat chronic retinal diseases, with over 20 years of innovation in the field.
Team overview
The candidate will lead a small team of bench scientists, overseeing their training and performance in biological research projects.
Job location and travel
The company operates in Cumberland, RI and Needham, MA, within the Greater Boston biotechnology landscape; occasional travel may be required.
Unique job features
The position offers the unique opportunity to work on innovative drug delivery technology for rare retinal diseases using proprietary Encapsulated Cell Technology.
Company overview
Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. specializes in developing innovative therapies for chronic eye diseases using its proprietary Encapsulated Cell Therapy (ECT) platform. The company generates revenue through the research, development, and commercialization of its unique biopharmaceutical products. Founded in 2000, Neurotech has made significant strides in ophthalmology, particularly in treating macular telangiectasia and other retinal disorders. Their groundbreaking work has positioned them as a leader in the biotech industry, with a strong focus on improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge technology.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership experience in managing scientific teams and your hands-on expertise in cellular assay development, cell line engineering, and MOA studies relevant to Neurotech Pharmaceuticals' Encapsulated Cell Technology platform.
Emphasize your proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, integration of biological research with cross-functional teams, and your knowledge of GxP quality guidelines including GMP, GLP, and GRP to show alignment with the company's regulatory standards.
Apply through multiple channels such as Neurotech Pharmaceuticals' corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other biotech job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current bench scientists and biology leads at Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, using ice breakers like commenting on their recent publications, asking about their experience with ECT technology, or expressing genuine interest in their work on retinal disease therapeutics.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'cell-based assays,' 'cell line engineering,' 'MOA studies,' 'biological research integration,' 'GxP guidelines,' and 'team leadership' to ensure your resume passes screening filters.
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