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American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy

Science Director - Immunology

American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy, San Juan Capistrano, California, United States, 92675

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Pay Range:

$165,000 - $195,000 / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours

Best-in-class well-being programs

Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness

healthyMINDS mental health program

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off

FinFit financial coaching and services

401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive bonus plan (10% target for this position)

Matching gifts program

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

Career advancement opportunities and so much more!

Science Director, Immunology Onsite in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Quest Diagnostics is a leading provider of clinical laboratory testing for the diagnosis and management of disease, working together with healthcare providers and patients to create a healthier world, one life at a time. The Scientific Director for Immunology, in collaboration with the Medical Director, will provide leadership for the Immunology Department at the Nichols Institute in San Juan Capistrano, one of Quest Diagnostics' several Esoteric Laboratory centers of excellence

Responsibilities

Direct and provide oversight of testing at the Nichols Institute in San Juan Capistrano for allergic and autoimmune disorders (including neuroimmunology), markers of acute and chronic inflammation, monoclonal gammopathy, immunodeficiency diseases and measurement of therapeutic monoclonal immunoglobulins and their antibodies.

Work with clinical laboratory operation staff to ensure that assays are performing as expected and laboratory practice meets CLIA, CAP and State regulatory requirements.

Review Immunology procedures and suggest changes to improve assay performance, including sensitivity & specificity, efficiency and turnaround time

Provide clinical leadership for Immunology assays — from development through launch

Partner with R&D and Regulatory teams on for Immunology assay development including clinical validations and submissions to meet regulatory requirements (FDA, CLIA, CAP, CLEP).

Participate in overall quality management of the Nichols Institute Immunology Department including quality control, proficiency testing, the overall testing process, corrective actions, CLS competency assessment and continuing education

Partner closely with various Subspecialty teams, product managers, sales and marketing staff to provide advice and guidance regarding medical, scientific, business and policy decisions involving Immunology testing

Interact with collaborators in academic medical centers and to improve the quality of Immunology testing

Facilitate and consult on the involvement of Immunology testing in new clinical research proposals and advise senior management regarding potential collaboration with industry

Serve as a trusted scientific advisor to internal teams, healthcare providers, and external partners

Support scientific communication, education, and medical marketing initiatives

Participate in change management and support technology roll outs

Attend national and local meetings to maintain and build knowledge in Immunology, represent Quest Diagnostics and drive the vision for the department

Experience working in a matrixed environment a plus

Qualifications

PhD in Immunology or a specialty related to Immunology

California License or eligible is required to perform job duties as Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) and the ability to obtain a CA Directors License

DMLI(ASCP) or equivalent is preferred

PhD California laboratory director license or eligibility, preferred

Two-five years relevant experience in Clinical Immunology

NY State CoQ holder in Immunology or ability to obtain CoQ

Knowledge of clinical lab operations, immunology testing, and regulatory pathways

Strong communicator who can bridge clinical expertise with business needs

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

Passion for improving patient care through science and innovation

Organization Description Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

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