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As a visionary Product Manager at our company located in Chennai, you will be spearheading the development of innovative products for our Cell & Gene Therapy portfolio. Your role will involve designing and advancing novel therapeutic solutions from initial concept through preclinical and early clinical stages, in close collaboration with R&D, clinical, and manufacturing teams. Your expertise in cell and gene therapy, ability to translate scientific potential into viable products, and commitment to delivering life-changing treatments to patients will be crucial in this role. **Key Responsibilities:** - **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 closely 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:** Collaborate with manufacturing and process development teams to incorporate 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. - **Risk Management:** Assess and mitigate risks related to technical challenges, regulatory hurdles, and development timelines, adapting plans to maintain progress. - **Cross-Functional Coordination:** Serve 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). **Skills:** - Strong ability to bridge scientific innovation with practical product outcomes. - Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills under uncertainty. - Clear communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. **Preferred:** Background in oncology, rare diseases, or regenerative medicine; experience with CMC or early-stage regulatory submissions. In this role, you will be encouraged to exhibit creative problem-solving and innovation, demonstrate team-oriented leadership, adapt to evolving science and priorities, and maintain a commitment to patient-centered outcomes. If you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position, please send your resume to hr@cellbios.com.,
