Vice President Cell Biology

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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a clinical-stage, next-generation gene editing company harnessing high efficiency targeted gene integration to develop a new class of therapies to potentially cure a wide range of serious and life-threatening diseases. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is pioneering a precision gene editing approach that could enable a variety of applications to transform human health through its potential to achieve one of medicine’s most elusive goals: to precisely “find & replace” any gene in the genome. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s platform allows it to precisely correct mutations, replace entire disease-causing genes with normal genes or insert new genes into predetermined, safe locations. The company was co-founded by academic pioneers in the fields of gene editing and gene therapy, including Maria Grazia Roncarolo, M.D., and Matthew Porteus, M.D., Ph.D.

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The Role:

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We are seeking a VP, Cell Biology to lead and oversee programs from discovery to early development and IND-filing. Reporting to the CSO, as a key member of the Research and Early Development Leadership team, you will help define, develop and execute on **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s strategy in genome editing, synthetic biology, and basic biology research. You will oversee our Cell Hubs for stem cell biology, including in vitro and in vivo model translation, shepherd programs from lead candidate to IND-submission, and establish next-gene discovery programs for our gene-editing platform.

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The ideal candidate has an outstanding track-record in basic research and drug-development. The VP, Cell Biology will bring strong scientific capabilities within molecular genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry with specific experience in mammalian genome editing.  Deep functional expertise in primary cell differentiation (stem cell, myeloid cells, IPSCs, and/or T cells) is required. The VP, Cell Biology will be involved in program governance and strategy, present to the executive team, and represent our science externally. Success in this role also includes building partnering opportunities.

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Our VP, Cell Biology should be comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth, innovative environment.

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What You Will Do:

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• Lead the development and execution of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s scientific strategy and create a vision for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Cell Biology team
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• Oversee our Stem Cell, In vitro Translation and Preclinical Cell Hubs
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• Lead innovation and cultivate a deep understanding of the dynamic changes in the CRISPR and gene editing field
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• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high performing scientists
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• Collaborate effectively across departments, fostering scientific rigor, a culture of trust, openness, and accountability
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• Collaboratively integrate the efforts of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s research teams within broad platform development efforts
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• Contribute to strategy development and decision making in relation to company-wide initiatives as a member of the senior leadership team
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• Utilize deep connections to professional network to expand knowledge in all areas of biology
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• Contribute to the development of the existing intellectual property estate and originate new intellectual property
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• Present to, and work with, the Executive Team, Board of Directors, industry and academic partners, investors, the scientific community and other collaborators as appropriate
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What You Will Bring;

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• PhD with 10 years of industry experience in the field of (mammalian) molecular genetics, cell biology, genetic engineering, biochemistry, or related field(s), and an excellent track record of delivering R&D innovations
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• Working experience and expertise in technologies used within the fields of molecular genetics, cell biology, and genetic engineering
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• Expertise in CRISPR technology, mammalian DNA repair, and primary cell differentiation
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• Strong leadership experience in R&D, a quantitative framework for designing, assessing, and managing research, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external thought leaders
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• Ability to build trust-based relationships internally and externally
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• Excellent communication skills with the ability to critically evaluate scientific data and effectively communicate to scientific and non-scientific communities
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• Experience in moving lead candidates to early development and IND-filing
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nFit with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s culture:n

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• Ability to build strong relationships with co-workers of various backgrounds and expertise
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• Ability to function at a high level in a team setting whether leading the group or acting as an individual
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• contributor
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• Values-based leadership consistent with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.s’ Core Values
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• Excitement about the vision and mission of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 
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• Flexibility
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• Integrity
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nCompensation/ Benefits:n

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• Competitive salary with equity 
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• Health benefits
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n n**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration fornemployment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalnorigin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.n nTo all recruitment agencies: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. does not accept agency resumes or applications. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, or **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. employees. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes or applications.n,identifier:{name:**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.,value:4254999004,@type:PropertyValue},datePosted:2022-02-28T02:45:20 00:00,validThrough:2022-03-30T03:59:59 00:00,employmentType:FULL_TIME,hiringOrganization:{name:**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.,@id:2232534,url:****San Francisco, CA,address:{addressCountry:US,addressLocality:California,addressRegion:California,postalCode:94080,@type:PostalAddress},@type:place},industry:Science/R&D, Biology, Cell Biology,workHours:Full time,educationRequirements:Doctorate/PHD/MD,@type:JobPosting,@context:****

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