Product Manager Cell & Gene Therapy Development

• Product Concept Development: Identify opportunities for new cell and gene therapy products by analyzing scientific advancements, patient needs, and market gaps; define product concepts and initial specifications.
• Development Strategy: Create and manage the development roadmap for new therapies, prioritizing projects based on scientific feasibility, therapeutic impact, and business potential.
• Scientific Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with R&D teams to design and refine cell and gene therapy products (e.g., CAR-T, gene editing, viral vectors), ensuring alignment with cutting-edge science.
• Process Integration: Partner with manufacturing and process development teams to embed scalability, reproducibility, and quality into product design during early development phases.
• Clinical Transition: Support the transition of products into clinical development by defining target indications, patient profiles, and early-stage trial requirements with clinical teams.
• Market Alignment: Conduct competitive analysis and stakeholder research (e.g., clinicians, payers) to ensure new products meet market demands and deliver differentiated value.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks related to technical challenges, regulatory hurdles, and development timelines, adapting plans to maintain progress.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the central point of contact across teams R&D, regulatory, quality, and commercial to drive cohesive product development efforts.
• Innovation Advocacy: Champion emerging technologies and methodologies (e.g., next-gen vectors, delivery systems) to enhance the cell and gene therapy product pipeline.

Qualifications:

• Education: MS, PhD, MBA in Lifesciences/Biotechnology, Bioengineering
• Experience:5+ years of product management or development experience in biotech/pharma, with at least 2 years directly involved in developing cell and/or gene therapy products.
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of cell and gene therapy development, including cellular engineering (e.g., T-cell therapies), gene editing (e.g., CRISPR), and vector design (e.g., AAV, lentivirus).

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