Inside Higher Ed
Viral Vector Core Director - Open Rank
Inside Higher Ed, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Position
Viral Vector Core Director - Open Rank Department: Peds-AIR - 412002 Position Location: North Carolina, US Hours Per Week: 40 FTE: 1 Posting Open Date: 03/25/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent Proposed Start Date: 06/01/2025 Summary: The School of Medicine is currently searching for an open rank faculty member to serve as the UNC Viral Vector Core Director. The Viral Vector Core (VVC) oversees the Viral Vector Core and GMP Viral Vector Core (GVVC) facilities and activities. The VVC is focused on research-grade manufacturing of plasmid DNA and rAAV vectors at smaller scales, while the GVVC manufactures, under cGMP, rAAV vectors using industry-standard manufacturing processes and analytical methods. The Director will perform the operations in the Manufacturing area to achieve the objectives of the Gene Therapy Center and its clients, ensuring compliance with cGMPs to support strategic objectives, promote staff development, and facilitate communication and cooperation with other departments in the vector core to obtain the best quality product on time. Minimum Education And Experience
PhD in Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Candidates must have at least 10 years in a biotech manufacturing environment, CDMO, or pharmaceutical company. Candidates must have experience with the regulatory requirements of biopharmaceutical products and experience establishing quality management systems and CMC teams. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Preference for individuals with rAAV vectors manufacturing.
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Viral Vector Core Director - Open Rank Department: Peds-AIR - 412002 Position Location: North Carolina, US Hours Per Week: 40 FTE: 1 Posting Open Date: 03/25/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent Proposed Start Date: 06/01/2025 Summary: The School of Medicine is currently searching for an open rank faculty member to serve as the UNC Viral Vector Core Director. The Viral Vector Core (VVC) oversees the Viral Vector Core and GMP Viral Vector Core (GVVC) facilities and activities. The VVC is focused on research-grade manufacturing of plasmid DNA and rAAV vectors at smaller scales, while the GVVC manufactures, under cGMP, rAAV vectors using industry-standard manufacturing processes and analytical methods. The Director will perform the operations in the Manufacturing area to achieve the objectives of the Gene Therapy Center and its clients, ensuring compliance with cGMPs to support strategic objectives, promote staff development, and facilitate communication and cooperation with other departments in the vector core to obtain the best quality product on time. Minimum Education And Experience
PhD in Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Candidates must have at least 10 years in a biotech manufacturing environment, CDMO, or pharmaceutical company. Candidates must have experience with the regulatory requirements of biopharmaceutical products and experience establishing quality management systems and CMC teams. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Preference for individuals with rAAV vectors manufacturing.
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