Assistant Professor in Advanced Therapies

Assistant Professor in Advanced Therapies

Utrecht University - Faculty of Science

Utrecht, Netherlands

Your job

As Assistant Professor in Advanced Therapies, you will drive innovation in cell and gene therapies through research, education, and the integration of clinical product development into academic research.

Research: Your role involves leading a small research team dedicated to explore novel methods for the production and advancement of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs).

These include:

• pharmaceutical formulation development;
• development of analytical assays;
• manufacturing process development;
• setting up a quality control framework for the above.

You will foster a collaborative and innovative research environment that encourages breakthrough discoveries and advancements in the field.

Education (30%): You will be involved in education of pharmacy students and students in the drug innovation programme of the master Biosciences of the Graduate School of Life Sciences. You will teach in courses related to your expertise and will help in developing ATMP-related educational materials for the Pharmacy curriculum. Additionally, you provide high-quality and impactful instruction, mentorship, and guidance to students interested in ATMPs. You will be supported to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ).

Clinical product development: A key aspect of your contribution will be bringing practical experience in ATMP manufacturing into the research environment, leveraging insights from industry best practices. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (e.g. Oncode accelerator, iCAT, DARE-NL) to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application in ATMP development.

Your qualities

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or related field;
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage a research team;
• Demonstrated expertise in ATMPs, including gene therapy & cell therapy;
• Proven track record of successful research projects and publications in ATMP-related areas;
• Practical experience in ATMP manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams;
• Experience in teaching at the university level;
• As we collaborate closely with the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI), we ask for willingness to work at two different locations, namely Utrecht University and the NKI in Amsterdam.

We especially invite you to apply if you bring real-world practical experience in ATMP manufacturing gained through previous roles in industry or academic hospitals.

Apply NowDeadline 14 July