Senior Scientist, Cell Therapy TRC In Vivo Pharmacology

Position Responsibilities

• Lead functional work streams on highly matrixed cell therapy research project teams from target concept to IND
• Represent the in vivo pharmacology function on cross‑functional research teams, effectively influencing scientific decisions, building alignment, and communicating clear scientific recommendations
• Independently design, execute, and interpret complex in vivo pharmacology studies supporting engineered immune cell therapy programs, ensuring next logical steps based on experimental results
• Independently author high‑quality scientific documents, including presentations, study reports, protocols, and publications; contribute to regulatory and IP filings
• Present complex concepts to a range of audiences including governance and departmental meetings
• Integrate literature, emerging technologies, and evolving immunotherapy modalities to enhance study design and support the development of novel engineered immune cell therapeutics
• Supervise and mentor colleagues through functional guidance, scientific feedback, and day‑to‑day technical support, fostering strong technical execution and scientific rigor
• Excel in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work on multiple projects while fostering open and productive scientific communication and collaboration

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or

• Master’s Degree
• 5+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences
• 2+ years of academic and / or industry experience

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Cancer Biology, Virology or a related field with demonstrated expertise in in vivo immuno‑oncology models and immune effector cell biology
• 4+ years of post‑degree experience in industry settings focused on immune‑based therapies, in vivo immunology, or engineered cell therapies
• Advanced proficiency in murine tumor model development—including syngeneic, xenograft, and/or T‑cell driven models—with a track record of designing and executing studies that inform mechanistic understanding and therapeutic advancement including: cell-based therapies, immunotherapies, and drug combination studies
• Familiarity with gene editing technologies and delivery methods (e.g., adeno-associated viral vectors, non-viral delivery, CRISPR gene editing)
• Proven capability to influence project direction through clear communication, scientific leadership, and representation of the in vivo pharmacology function in cross‑functional settings
• Strong record of scientific authorship, including internal reports, external publications, and contributions to patents or regulatory documentation

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• Compensation Overview:
  Seattle - WA: $136,030 - $164,841. The starting compensation range for a full‑time employee, with potential incentive cash and stock opportunities based on eligibility. Final compensation decisions are based on demonstrated experience.
• Benefits:
  Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision), wellbeing programs, and financial protections including a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, and other programs. See the careers site for details.
• Work-life Benefits:
  Paid Time Off (flexible time off for US exempt employees; holiday provisions apply by location). Additional time off may include vacation, sick time, volunteer days, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence. A Global Shutdown may apply between Christmas and New Year’s. Eligibility varies by location and role.

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