About the Role
<span><span><span><b><span><span>OPEN JOB: Associate Director, Cell Biology and Analytical Pathology Functional Team Lead; Enzymes and Metabolic Research Unit </span></span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span><span><span><b><span><span>LOCATION: San Rafael, California<br />
***Relocation Assistance Available </span></span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span><span><span><b><span><span>SALARY: $150,400 to $206,900</span></span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span><span><span><b><span><span>INDUSTRY: Pharmaceutical / Biotech</span></span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span><span><span><b><span><span>JOB CATEGORY: Research & Development</span></span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span><span><span><b><span><span>EMPLOYER: Global Biotechnology Company </span></span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span><span><span><span><span>The Enzymes and Metabolic Research Group is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director with a strong background in pathology, image analysis, developing cellular models of disease and conducting preclinical translational research evaluating potential therapeutics for severe rare genetic diseases with unmet medical needs.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Applicants should have a strong background in inborn errors of metabolism and/or lysosomal storage disorders with advanced experience in analytical pathology and cell biology. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>The Functional Team Lead manages day-to-day responsibilities of the team, including resource planning, assignments, logistics, performance management, and career development planning. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>This role oversees and supports Scientists, Research Associates and Project Team Leads in the defining of project strategies, experiment planning, laboratory operations, and execution of research study activities.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><b><span><span>Key Responsibilities:</span></span></b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span><span>Set strategy and serve as the subject matter expert in analytical pathology and cell biology for the Enzymes and Metabolic Research unit.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Lead and inspire a high functioning team specialized in advanced analytical pathology techniques and developing cellular models of human disease to screen therapeutic compounds, evaluate mechanisms of action and identify therapeutic leads.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Oversee and guide the design of experiments including the development of methods, assays, processes and procedures.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Optimize the allocation of team resources across the assigned projects and activities to meet the needs of a growing pipeline of products as well as critical non-program strategies and initiatives.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Provide career development guidance to ensure that team members have access to necessary training and tools to develop necessary competencies.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Review and approve scientific, technical reports, SOPs and contributions to regulatory submissions.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Act as a thought leader within the scientific area of inborn errors of metabolism and lysosomal storage disorders.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><b><span><span>Education: </span></span></b></span></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span><span><span>PhD with a minimum of 10+ years related experience</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Background in enzyme replacement therapies, lysosomal storage disorders or rare genetic metabolic disease is preferred.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Skills and Expertise:</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Strong background in analytical pathology, histological techniques, database management and image analysis platforms.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Advanced knowledge in developing cellular models of human genetic diseases.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Knowledge of project management tools, methodologies and best practices.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Excellent leadership, budgeting and resource allocation skills.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Ability to interact successfully with team members from a wide variety of functional areas and all levels of contribution and expertise.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span>Strong communication (verbal and written) skills.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><span><span><span>If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:<br />
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<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>MS WORD Resume</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>required compensation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Contact information.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Availability</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.<br />
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<b>STEPHEN FLEISCHNER</b><br />
<b>Recruiting Manager</b><br />
<b>INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.</b><br />
<b>EMAIL: <a href="mailto:sfleischner@intermediagroup.com">sfleischner@intermediagroup.com</a></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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