Manager: Cellular Therapy and Novel ProductsListing reference: sanbs_002029Listing status: CancelledApply by: 18 February 2024Position summaryJob category: RandD, Science and Scientific ResearchLocation: GautengContract: PermanentBusiness Unit: MedicalRemuneration: R 1,097,735.00EE position: NoIntroductionThe incumbent will be responsible for the management and development of the cryopreservation laboratory and related services, the management and development of novel products laboratory and related services, and other laboratory production processes required to support the development and/or adoption of cellular therapies in South Africa. Responsibilities include the management and accreditation of the cryopreservation laboratory and the production laboratory, as well as developing enabling technologies with the necessary training, mentorship, and support programs. Additionally, the role involves developing personnel to recognized certification levels to run the cellular therapy and novel products laboratories.Key Performance Areas:Strategic Business Planning & Implementation Relating to Cellular Therapies and Novel ProductsQuality Assurance and Compliance to Standards of Practice, Policies, Procedures and ProtocolsImprove integral processesCustomer and Stakeholder Relationship BuildingAligned people Management KPIsConducting Research that leads to Innovative Implementation of SolutionsCognitive:Analytical Thinking and Attention to DetailHolistic big picture thinkingJudgement and Decision MakingProblem SolvingInnovative thinkingPersonal:Personal DevelopmentExcellence OrientationProfessional image and VisibilityInterpersonal:Customer Service OrientationKnowledge SharingOrganisational awarenessRelationship Building Team workProf. technical:Process Engineering / Systems CompetenceTechnical Skills/CompetenceBest Practice ThinkingComputer LiteracyLegislative LiteracyLeadership:Motivating PeopleParticipative leadershipEducation:PhD in cell biology, stem cell biology, tissue engineering, or a related discipline, OR MBCHB, FCP Haematopathology / equivalentExperience:Clinical management of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and the management of related laboratory teams, including but not limited to cryopreservation and flow cytometryExperience in the growth and culture of human cellsExperience in quality systems implementation and relevant accreditations, including but not limited to those related to cGLP, cGMP and GCTP (Good Gene, Cellular, and Tissue-based products Manufacturing Practice)Experience in the establishment of new laboratoriesManagement and development of a laboratory teamOther (knowledge and skills):Previous experience in a large organisation and working with multiple departments will be beneficialParticipation in relevant professional societiesUnderstanding of programmes, procedures and policies relating to cellular therapiesInternational practices and benchmarkingComputer literacy: MS Office, SAP, Laboratory information systems
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