"Viral Vector Core Director - Open Rank"

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Department of Pediatrics/ Gene Therapy Center
Viral Vector Core Director - Open Rank

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 Director will oversee the Viral Vector Core (VVC) and GMP Viral Vector Core (GVVC) Facility and activities. The VVC is primarily focused on research grade manufacturing of plasmid DNA and rAAV vectors at smaller scales. The GVVC will manufacture, under cGMP, rAAV vectors using industry standard manufacturing processes and analytical methods. The Director will perform the operations involved in the Manufacturing area to achieve the objectives of the Gene Therapy Center and its clients ensuring proper compliance with cGMPs to achieve strategic objectives, promote the growth of people and facilitate communication and cooperation with other departments in the vector core to obtain the best quality product on time.

Required Education and Experience

PhD in Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Candidates must have at least 7.5 years in a biotech manufacturing environment, CDMO, or pharmaceutical company. Candidates must have experience with the regulatory requirements of biopharmaceutiral products, expeirence establishing quality management systems and CMC teams.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Preference for individuals with rAAV vectors manufacturing.

About University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Apply Today

Interested candidates should submit an online application at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/298226 and include a current CV and a cover letter addressed to Dr. Samuel Young, PhD. Join us at UNC Chapel Hill and experience the perfect balance of cutting-edge research, outstanding education, and a lifestyle that truly makes Chapel Hill a place like no other.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.