Sr. Director, Neurodegeneration
Job Description
Who is BlueRock?
BlueRock Therapeutics, a wholly-owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a leading engineered cell therapy company using its unique cell+gene platform to direct cellular differentiation and genetically engineer cells to create a new generation of cellular medicines that address large patient populations suffering from neurological, cardiovascular, and immunology diseases.
The convergence of cell biology and genetic engineering is creating fundamental new ways to impact disease. Founded in 2016 to capitalize on these technological breakthroughs, we are advancing our novel cell+gene platform to develop, manufacture, and deliver an entirely new generation of authentic and engineered cell therapies across three therapeutic areas: neurology, cardiology, and immunology.
What Are We Doing?
Our foundational science harnesses the ability to create and then direct the differentiation of universal pluripotent stem cells into authentic, functional cells that can be used as allogeneic cellular therapies to treat a broad array of diseases. We can also further engineer these cells, enabling them to produce enzymes, antibodies, and other proteins for additional therapeutic benefit.
We are passionate about delivering on the promise of cellular and gene therapy, shaping the future of cellular medicine, and delivering new therapies to millions of patients with treatment options.
We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, thrive in a fun and dynamic culture, and are steadfast in the commitment to advance cutting-edge cellular therapies to impact patients’ lives.
Join BlueRock Therapeutics, a pioneering biotech company at the forefront of developing cutting-edge cellular therapies to transform the lives of patients across a spectrum of diseases. We are in search of dedicated individuals who thrive in a collaborative, dynamic culture and are unwavering in their commitment to advancing revolutionary cellular therapies for the betterment of patients. This opportunity is based in either New York City, NY, or Cambridge, MA, and entails the role of Sr. Director, Neurodegeneration, reporting directly to the Chief Scientific Officer. This is not a remote opportunity.
The ideal candidate will possess a profound passion and a proven track record in advancing groundbreaking modalities for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, including frontotemporal dementia, tauopathies, and Alzheimer's Disease. In this role, you will bolster our cell+gene pipeline by leading a multidisciplinary team dedicated to developing BlueRock's myeloid cell therapy platform (MG0x). Your responsibilities will encompass aligning the strategies of various workstreams and championing the delivery of Investigational New Drug (IND) candidates. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a talented clinical scientist to contribute to introducing a new class of medicines to patients while gaining valuable career experience in the field of cell therapy. Collaboration with our highly motivated, world-class team of scientists and engineers promises an exciting and engaging work environment for self-driven candidates.
If you're ready to make a significant impact in the field of biotechnology and play a crucial role in advancing the boundaries of cellular therapies, we invite you to join our team at BlueRock Therapeutics. Together, we can shape the future of medicine and improve the lives of patients worldwide.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of BlueRock's MG0x platform in accordance with the portfolio strategy, while driving program strategy, vision, and purpose to create a high-value product.
- Make strategic and quality decisions for the program in collaboration with the Program Review Committee.
- Be responsible for crafting an innovative product profile and guiding decision-making by formulating outcome scenarios at critical data inflection points.
- Hold accountability for assembling, nurturing, and maintaining a motivated and high-performing program team, ensuring team members meet their deliverables.
- Provide relevant input into other program teams were needed.
- Establish and cultivate cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Build, expand, and sustain key relationships with global leaders in the neurodegeneration, cell and gene therapy, and translational medicine fields, including BlueRock Advisory Boards.
- Provide oversight to collaborative programs and maintain strong relationships with investigators and key opinion leaders in the field, both nationally and internationally.
Minimum Requirements:
- MD or PharmD, or PhD in Neuroscience, Stem Cell Biology, coupled with relevant professional experience in neuroscience drug development.
- A minimum of 10 years of pertinent full-time industry or academic laboratory experience.
- Profound understanding of preclinical and translational research, as well as early clinical development.
- Exceptional leadership skills, both in interpersonal relationships and organizational management, within a highly matrixed environment. Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities to drive peak performance.
- The ability to influence decision-making across all organizational levels, complemented by robust stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation abilities, along with prior experience in leading organizations and guiding individuals through transformative changes.
- An innovative, results-oriented, solutions-focused individual with critical thinking skills.
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BlueRock Therapeutics Company Culture Highlights
Winner of Boston Business Journal's Best Places to Work (Mid-size Company) 2023
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Women 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO 2022
BlueRock Therapeutics is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Overall Culture on Comparably.
Engineering Department is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Overall Culture on Comparably.
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Equal Opportunity Workplace: At BlueRock, we welcome and support differences and diversity and we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Please let us know if you require disability-related accommodation or other grounds protected by human rights legislation during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs.
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10/28/2023
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