Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The Director of Vector will play a pivotal role in our cell and gene therapy facility within the NHS. They will be responsible for managing new and existing contracts, overseeing vector development, and providing leadership and guidance to a diverse team of GMP professionals.
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and significant industry experience, combined with a strong background in vector manufacturing and development.
The post holder will be responsible for budget and ensuring the vector lab is income generating and work with the CCGTT Director to develop future plans. He/she will be responsible for development and costing of all new vector manufacturing; including those sourced from external providers.
. He/she will manage a team to conduct audits of external contract providers in partnership with the QM/QA of the CCGTT
The post holder will participate in the development and validation of all new vector manufacturing procedures and liaise with academic partners for research. He/she will continue this development process as new ATMPs progress from early to later phase clinical trial.
The post holder will be responsible for providing vector advice and expertise to other teams within and outside the Trust
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Desirable
- Higher research degree in relevant field
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two year's experience in pharmaceutical product development for lentiviral vectors
Desirable
- Experience with patenting
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Lentiviral vector production
- Excellent practical problem solving skills
Desirable
- Multiparametrtic flow cytometry
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Experience in leading team
- Attention to detail
- Managing a budget
- Working to deadlines
Other
Desirable
- Able to write a business case
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Desirable
- Higher research degree in relevant field
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two year's experience in pharmaceutical product development for lentiviral vectors
Desirable
- Experience with patenting
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Lentiviral vector production
- Excellent practical problem solving skills
Desirable
- Multiparametrtic flow cytometry
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Experience in leading team
- Attention to detail
- Managing a budget
- Working to deadlines
Other
Desirable
- Able to write a business case
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
