Job Opportunities at the Cell Therapy Catapult The Cell Therapy Catapult is a centre of excellence for regenerative medicine. Its vision is for the UK to be a global leader in the development, delivery and commercialisation of cell therapy, and a place where businesses can start, and confidently grow. Based in London at Guy's Hospital, the centre plans to take products into early clinical trials, providing clinical, technical, manufacturing and regulatory expertise and access to the NHS. This exciting initiative is the UK's response to the translational gap between early-stage research and the later stages of clinical development in regenerative medicine. It is a dynamic new approach to developing products for unmet medical needs. For more information please go to catapult.org.uk/celltherapy. Working with industry, academia, the NHS and Government, the Cell Therapy Catapult will be shaping the UK regenerative medicine landscape, and this is your chance to be part of its dynamic team. The Cell Therapy Catapult is recruiting: Fixed Programme Project Managers Business Development Managers Business Development Executive Intellectual Property and Contracts Manager Senior Analytical Cell Biologist Senior Analytical Molecular Biologist Analytical Molecular Biologist Analytical Cell Culture Technician Assay Technician Senior Manufacturing Process Development Scientist Senior Process Engineer Process Scientist Marketing Manager HR Manager
The Chief Operating Officer is currently looking to recruit a number of high calibre individuals into the Programme Management team. The Role We are looking to recruit tomorrow s leaders in the Cell Therapy field. The role will be high profile, both within the organisation and outward facing to clients. It is an excellent opportunity for individuals to further develop their skills and expertise across the entire sector. The role will be high energy, and cover a full range of activities across the different stages of development, manufacturing, clinical, regulatory and business development. The primary focus of the CT Catapult will be to progress, in a structured, rapid and cost effective way, promising cell therapies, normally through to the point of conclusion of early clinical activity in man i.e. to successful conclusion of Phase 2 trials with a credible plan to move to Phase 3. The Programme Manager will be part of a five to eight person Programme Management (PM) Team charged with managing multidisciplinary programmes through to conclusion. The PM team will provide excellent peer support and act as a conduit to interpersonal idea and skill exchange to ensure best practice within the organisation The PM will take full responsibility for the day to day management of the assigned projects, and in addition, will:- Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure successful delivery of project outputs to schedule and within budget. Develop detailed work breakdown structures and project plans to ensure delivery of agreed outcomes, working closely with clients and the executive team. Set budgets for programmes and agree costs with COO and CCO. Identify appropriate knowledge resource within and external to the CTC to generate coherent project plans. Identify and coordinate suitable resource to deliver on projects Work with executive team to ensure correct deliverables, targets and milestones are set. Adapt to situations to ensure correct project delivery High level of communication to all stakeholders; within project team, the executive and to client company This will be a highly visible role across the CT Catapult and the new PMs will be able to impact substantially the future success of the Centre. Purpose The position of PM for the Cell Therapy Catapult (CT Catapult) is one of multidisciplinary programme management, highly visible to the executive and the senior management team, who collaboratively will generate project plans and budgets, and be expected to deliver upon these structured development programmes for promising cell therapy technologies.
The Key Accountabilities are:- Write detailed programme of works, scope out resource needs, compile budgets and spend forecasts. Write grant applications, both singularly in within consortia. Co-ordinate resource to ensure delivery of projects Clear reporting to stakeholders Negation on collaborative and service contracts Adaptability to deal with problems and communicate well Reporting The PM reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer for CT Catapult. Person Profile We are looking for a high calibre individual who is passionate about helping to develop a sustainable Cell Therapy Sector in the UK and who wants to play a pivotal role in delivering new therapies to the clinic. The PM will be educated to higher degree level in a life science subject. They will also have:- Post-doctoral experience within the life science sector. Additional experience of project management through working in either: biotech, biopharma, CMO, CRO, clinical trials or supply chain. A flexible approach to work assignments. An ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and to prioritise the workload whilst maintaining attention to details Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills aligned with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships at sites and with service providers The ability to work independently and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks Experience of working in a small organisation with a pragmatic attitude Personal drive to help push the sector to be a commercial success Location This post is based at the Tower Wing, Guy s Hospital, London Applications Applications for these roles should be made to Mark Johnson at TalentMark. Please send CV and covering letter to mark@talentmark.com
The Chief Business Officer is recruiting a range of roles into his Business Development Team over the next few months. The current roles are: Business Development Manager (1) As part of this project we require a commercial, talented person with a strong scientific background who will be responsible for maintaining the relationship between the Cell Therapy Catapult and the cell therapy industry and ensure a flow of high quality projects for execution by the Catapult operational teams. You will be working on business cases and be responsible for the following areas; Making sure the industry clearly understands the purpose of the Catapult and the opportunity it presents for them. Identifying and negotiating projects which the Cell Therapy Catapult can execute to drive the growth of the industry. Supporting and advising new projects and technologies by putting together business cases for the potential cell therapy being developed. Using market data and valuation techniques to advise relevant parties. Using the results of health economic models and clinical data to advise projects on viability. Keeping the Cell Therapy Catapult relevant to the its mission and guiding strategy by maintaining a two way relationship which gathers feedback and intelligence upon, and influences, the needs of the cell therapy industry. Who we're looking for To be considered for this exciting, business facing role we are looking for someone with an expert knowledge of Cell therapy as a preference or the broader Biotech or pharmaceutical sector and a background in one or more of the following: Scientific Research to a post doc level relevant to cell therapy or equivalent industry experience Knowledge of and experience working in Market access, evaluating health economic models or evaluating clinical data Experience of working with clinicians and the NHS selling the benefits of pharmaceuticals or medical products. Educated to Masters level, or above, in a Life Sciences subject. Strong analytical and data presentation skills Commercial & intellectual ability to engage with clients in Cell Therapy
The intellectual interest and experience to interact with academic clinicians and the commercial healthcare industry. If you are interested in this role please contact Elizabeth Thomson at Michael Page 020 7269 2217 Business Development Manager (2) As part of this project we have a requirement for business development manager who will be responsible for maintaining the relationship between the Cell Therapy Catapult and the cell therapy Industry and ensuring a flow of high quality projects for execution by the Catapult operational teams. Areas you will be responsible for include; Making sure the industry clearly understands the purpose of the Catapult and the opportunity it presents for them. Identifying and negotiating projects which the Cell Therapy Catapult can execute to drive the growth of the industry. Securing income to the Catapult from its streams of direct grant funding, CR&D funding and direct contract income. Keeping the Cell Therapy Catapult relevant to the its mission and guiding strategy by maintaining a two way relationship which gathers feedback and intelligence upon, and influences, the needs of the cell therapy industry Who we're looking for To be considered for these commercial, business facing roles we are looking for people with knowledge of Cell Therapy Industry and a background in one or more of the following; Transactions experience in a banking or accounting organisation. or Due diligence experience, working within Mergers and Acquisitions department. Transaction negotiation and closure exposure. Analysis and due diligence skills. Business development in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector. Scientific Research to an expert level relevant to cell therapy. Strong networking public presentation and marketing skills. Relationship management skills. Team leadership and management skills The intellectual interest and experience to interact with academic clinicians and the commercial healthcare industry.
If you are interested in this role please contact Richard Goodall at Michael Page on 07557 155 2217 Business Development Manager (3) As part of this project we have a requirement for a business development manager who will be responsible for maintaining the relationship between the Cell Therapy Catapult and the cell therapy Industry and ensuring a flow of high quality projects for execution by the Catapult operational teams. Areas you will be responsible for include; Making sure the industry clearly understands the purpose of the Catapult and the opportunity it presents for them. Identifying and negotiating projects which the Cell Therapy Catapult can execute to drive the growth of the industry. Securing income to the Catapult from its streams of direct grant funding, CR&D funding and direct contract income. Keeping the Cell Therapy Catapult relevant to the its mission and guiding strategy by maintaining a two way relationship which gathers feedback and intelligence upon, and influences, the needs of the cell therapy industry Who we're looking for To be considered for this crucial, business facing roles we are looking for someone with an expert knowledge of Cell therapy as a preference or the broader Biotech sector and a background in one or more of the following: Business development in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector. Consulting, CMO or CRO business development. Scientific Research to an expert level relevant to cell therapy Medical practice relevant to cell therapy. Strong networking public presentation and marketing skills. Relationship management skills. Team leadership and management skills The intellectual interest and experience to interact with academic clinicians and the commercial healthcare industry If you are interested in this role please contact Richard Goodall at Michael Page on 07557 155 2217
Business Development Executive As part of this project we have a requirement for a commercial business development executive who will be responsible for maintaining the relationship between the Cell Therapy Catapult and the cell therapy Industry and ensuring a flow of high quality projects for execution by the Catapult operational teams. Specific areas of responsibility will include; Supporting the manager of the department in making sure the industry clearly understands the purpose of the Catapult and the opportunity it presents for them. Supporting with the Identification and negotiation of projects which the Cell Therapy Catapult can execute to drive the growth of the industry. Working with universities and smaller organisations and managing internal technical experts within Cell Therapy on projects to ensure smooth and successful tech transfer frameworks and timescales are in place and adhered to. Keeping the Cell Therapy Catapult relevant to the its mission and guiding strategy by maintaining a two way relationship which gathers feedback and intelligence upon, and influences, the needs of the cell therapy industry Who we're looking for To be considered for this role we are looking for people with an expert knowledge of Cell therapy as a preference or the broader Biotech sector and a background in one or more of the following: Scientific Research relevant to cell therapy or the broader biotechnology sector Business development in the pharmaceutical, biotech or healthcare sector. Educated to Masters level, or above(preferably Phd), in a Life Sciences subject. Relationship management skills and presentation skills The intellectual interest and experience to interact with academic clinicians and the commercial healthcare industry. If you are interested in this role please contact Richard Goodall at Michael Page on 07557 155 2217 Intellectual Property and Contracts Manager As part of this project we are recruiting for an IP & Contracts Manager who will be responsible for the relationship and contracts between the company and its suppliers, vendors, customers and partners. The role will be responsible, in partnership with the relevant Catapult business unit, for the negotiation and agreement of contracts covering all
aspects of a long-term working relationship and so will be pivotal in the management of Intellectual Property. Key Duties will include Ensuring IP and all legal aspects are secure, providing a strong basis for project delivery Negotiating contract terms, pricing and payment schedule, ensuring that the agreements with the customers are commercially advantageous Assessing the quotations submitted and participate in selecting the bidders with which the commercial/financial negotiations may be conducted Utilising a background in Life Sciences, develop and deliver a strategy that captures, and regularly reviews, all Catapult contracts. Leading on the legal and Intellectual Property clauses of any contract. Managing input from external professional advisors as required. Overseeing negotiations, review and evaluate, defining set plans to achieve business goals Researching vendor s and supplier s capabilities, identify a pool of candidate vendors / suppliers for project consideration Who we're looking for To be considered for this role you must display an expert knowledge of Cell therapy as a preference or the broader Biotech sector and have a background in Intellectual Property and contract management. Medical practice relevant to cell therapy. Experience managing an IP portfolio Preferably have had a background in Scientific Research to an expert level relevant to cell therapy or the broader biotech sector. Educated to Masters level, or above, in a Life Sciences subject. Strong networking and public presentation skills. Relationship management skills. The intellectual interest and experience to interact with academic clinicians and the commercial healthcare industry. If you are interested in this role please contact Richard Goodall at Michael Page on 07557 155 2217
Marketing Manager As part of this project we require a Marketing Manager who will have a deep understanding of the Life Sciences market, ideally Cell Therapy, and be responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies that establish and maintain the Cell Therapy Catapult as a thought leader within the global cell therapy industry. In addition you will have responsibilities for the following; Making sure the industry clearly understand the purpose of the Catapult and the opportunity it presents for them. Lead on the identification, creation and delivery of market leading publications. Managing the entire life cycle from strategic planning to future activities. Designing and managing the creation and delivery of company collateral and web site Work alongside the PR team in creating copy to populate external and internal communications Conduct market research, in partnership with Business Development Managers, to identify market requirements for current and future services and publications. Devise and implement a series of events (publications, analysis, conferences, etc) which market the Catapult and build the industry Keeping the Cell Therapy Catapult relevant to the its mission and guiding strategy by maintaining a two way relationship which gathers feedback and intelligence upon, and influences, the needs of the cell therapy industry Who we're looking for To be considered for this role we are looking for candidates with an expert knowledge of the life sciences sector and some exposure to or knowledge of Cell Therapy as well as: Experience of marketing scientific data relevant to the biotech or broader pharmaceutical sector Exposure to brand management, market research and the broader healthcare market Educated to degree level, or above, in a Life Sciences subject. Strong networking public presentation and marketing skills. If you are interested in this role please contact Jael Woolley at Michael page on 0207 269 2593
The Chief Operating Officer is currently recruiting his team and is seeking to recruit the following roles over the next few months. Based in London the roles are offered on a full time, permanent basis. On the Analytical side, we are looking for: Senior Analytical Cell Biologist, Senior Analytical Molecular Biologist Analytical Molecular Biologist, Analytical Cell Culture Technician Assay Technician. The type of skills we are looking for will include: Knowledge of working with stem cells to develop regenerative medicinal products The ability to design and run cell based assays with stem cells The ability to develop a range of cellular based assays to interrogate stem cell function Experience of developing and exploiting potency assays for commercial cell therapies The ability to utilise a wide range of molecular techniques to further explore stem cell function Knowledge of Technology Transfer issue Culture Mammalian cell culture Maintaining cell lines The ability to conduct in silico, in vitro and in vivo assays On the Process side we are looking for: Senior Manufacturing Process Development Scientist Senior Process Engineer Process Scientist. The type of skills we are looking for will include: The ability to develop novel cell therapy medicinal products Experience of interacting with process development scientists in academic and industrial settings Knowledge of progressing research based manufacturing processes to scalable clinical manufacturing protocols suitable for commercial use Experience of providing engineering solutions for aseptic processing, expansion, harvest and filling, of cell therapy products The ability to develop and deliver on defined project plans The successful candidates will have qualifications, skills & experiences in several of the areas below: Qualified to PhD or BSc level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject Experience working with Stem Cells Experience in Regenerative Medicine
Experience working in a research or industry based cell manufacturing environment either with biologics or cell therapies A good understanding of the signalling pathways involved in stem cell renewal/differentiation A sound technical background in cell biology Experience in novel cell expansion technologies including closed systems A working knowledge of GMP Experience with aseptic processing involving manual processing or automated scale up cell culture technologies Specific knowledge of current flow cytometry techniques Knowledge of RTPCR and Si Ratt assays Experience with documentation and report writing To apply for any of these positions or for more information, contact Jason Johal via email: jjohal@ckscience.co.uk or telephone: 01438 723 500.
Cell Therapy Catapult HR Manager The role Reporting into the CEO, the successful applicant will play a key role as HR Manager with both the establishment of the new organisation and the day-to-day operations of the Cell Therapy Catapult. The Catapult has recently completed Phase 1 recruitment of the Executive Team and senior managers; and is starting on the Phase 2 recruitment plan focusing on specialist scientific and clinical roles and managers. The current recruitment plan aims to have approximately 100 staff in post by 2017/18 in several phases. Whilst managing the recruitment process and being part of interview panels, the role will also be responsible for developing a long term HR strategy to support the growth of the Catapult and delivery of business objectives. The role has responsibility for efficient and effective management of HR policies and processes. Initially the chosen individual will provide HR Generalist support to the business in a strategic and operational manner. This will evolve and the balance will shift from the transactional to more of a business partnering approach. Key deliverables will be: Management and delivery of a successful phased recruitment plans Management of Induction arrangements Design and implementation of performance management system, Supporting the senior management in defining a culture and communicating vision, Implementation of the pension scheme Drafting a L&D strategy and implementation plan including succession planning, talent management and evaluation processes Review of HR policies and employment contracts Implementation of HR system as part of integrated Catapult IT systems We are looking for: The relationship with the key internal and external stakeholders is vital in ensuring the HR function is adding value. The CEO is looking for an individual who can make commercial decisions grounded with HR knowledge and experience (a good mix of operations and strategy). Therefore Cell Therapy are looking for a individual who has: Previously worked as a HR Manager / Head of HR and worked closely with a senior management team in a business partnering role Added value through professional approach, hard work, commitment and passion Ability to deliver in a high pressure environment Comfortable with ambiguity A good track record of prioritising and making sound commercial decisions Strong planning and project management skills Able to deal confidently with all employees and stakeholders Proven leadership and team working skills The ability to provide HR advice and guidance in an expert and consistent manner
Salary 55,000-60,000 plus benefits If you are interested in this role please contact send your Cv and covering letter to sherazanwar@michaelpage.com Equal Opportunities The CT Catapult aims to be a modern and equitable employer. We recognise and encourage the potential of a diverse workforce and positively welcome all applications and appoint on merit. Nationality Please note that legislation dictates that all non EU nationals are required to be in possession of a valid work permit before they can take up employment. We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are successful with your application, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as your Passport, Visa, Work Permit or Birth Certificate in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. Data Protection We take our obligations under the Data Protection Act seriously. Any data about you will be held in secure conditions with access restricted to those who need it in connection with dealing with your application and the selection process.