Associate Director, Cell Culture Media Development - (San Diego, CA)

The individual will be responsible for all activities relating to Cell Culture technology, strategies, techniques and approaches in support of process and product improvements for engineered cell products (NK) and ancillary materials. Individual will develop and implement innovative approaches to come up with NK cell specific culture media for optimal growth of engineered NK cell lines with least impact on its phenotype and functional potency. Proven work history of providing leadership to accelerate clinical product development, implementing best-in-class media development strategies. Individual will operate in a matrixed environment that spans across multiple functions, including Research, Process Development, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing Operations. She/He will provide scientific, technical and managerial leadership to the Process Development team.