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Our Chief Scientific Officer


We are seeking a seasoned scientific leader experienced in integrating life sciences, chemistry and biomedical engineering to lead a team that will develop and commercialize medical products for regenerative medicine. The successful candidate will integrate scientific affairs with regulatory, medical, marketing, finance, manufacturing, quality and senior management functions. The candidate should be experienced in budget control and personnel management. We are seeking a CSO capable of establishing a strong Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and developing enduring relationships with thought leaders in academic and government positions. The candidate must have earned a MD. or Ph.D. in a Life Sciences discipline.


Our CSO must have a proven track record of identifying and resolving key technical issues in product development as well as recognizing and evaluating new product development opportunities. Our CSO must also have strong communication skills (technical writing and oral presentation) for technical, business and regulatory audiences. The candidate should be able to travel up to 25% of the time and to have their primary residence in the Sacramento area.


Specific Responsibilities:

  • In consultation with the CEO, establishes the companyÕs strategic research and development roadmap and activities in support of the business plan.
  • Leads the R&D department and life science laboratory operations.
  • Leads the technology transfer from any licensees and to any licensors.
  • Establishes the manufacturing process for all products including determination of release criteria and writing SOPs for use.
  • Develops and manages pre-clinical studies.
  • Builds partnerships and relationships with the scientific community and industry partners.
  • Presents the company as the leading provider of Òenabling toolsÓ that provide clinically relevant cells for regenerative medicine and a preferred partner for leading institutions in the world.
  • Ensures that the company has access to the most promising research programs in the field of regenerative medicine.
  • Maintains a positive collaborative relationship with other functional heads in the company while representing the technical organization.
  • Is the company safety officer.
  • Assists in the financial management of the company by helping establish budgets and manage resources.


Qualifications:

  • Life science Ph.D. or MD degree.
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, 5 or more years experience in blood, bone marrow, stem cells or cell biology research.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Proven track record of successful relationships with opinion leaders and investigators.


Ability:

  • Strong results driven personality.
  • Managerial skills: train and mentor R&D team to help them optimize their personal development.
  • High level of enthusiasm, energy and confidence.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, organizational and presentation skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate flexibility and integrity.
  • Ability and willingness to work on a Òhands onÓ basis using personal expertise.
  • Work precisely according to procedures, rules and regulations.


Languages:

  • English, additional languages is a plus.


If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume to info@syngeninc.com


SynGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.

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