Business Manager
Cell Therapies Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Australia
Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months in first instance)
East Melbourne
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Cell Therapies Pty Ltd is a special purpose and independent company set up to manage
the commercial interface to Peter Mac’s TGA licensed cell manufacturing resources. This
resource was established by the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in 1999 as the Centre
for Blood Cell Therapies (CBCT) which now manages three TGA manufacturing licences
for cell therapy products on behalf of internal users as well as external commercial clients.
CBCT also undertakes cell and tissue manipulation for clinical trials and provides expert
advice to commercial clients (www.celltherapies.com.au).
Cell Therapies and CBCT is now looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to
manage and develop the CBCT business processes as well as leading business
development and process redesign within CBCT. This person will also be responsible for
all the day to day operations of the CBCT and will act as the delegated production
manager for internal and external clients of Cell Therapies.
This role involves the oversight of all the CBCT and Cell Therapies projects with
management of production personnel & other resources and their allocation across various
projects to meet client and project timelines. The Business Manager will also develop and
secure new markets and clients for Cell Therapies and will be the primary point of contact
with clients of Cell Therapies Pty Ltd.
Because the CBCT is subject to both local and international regulatory oversight,
particularly by TGA, the role requires a comprehensive and detailed practical
understanding of the requirements of the relevant codes of Good Manufacturing Practice
as well as other TGA, FDA, EMEA and PICS requirements.
We develop and produce novel therapies using regenerative medicine and immunotherapy
for our patients and our clients and this role requires an understanding of clinical research,
as well as a demonstrated ability to lead and foster research and education.
An appropriate science degree in a relevant discipline (immunology, haematology,
microbiology, pathology, biotechnology) together with an MBA, MSc, PhD or equivalent in
science or science/business management is essential.
We are seeking someone with demonstrated leadership and managerial skills with
expertise in GMP compliant production of cell therapy and associated processes in one or
more of the following: (regenerative medicine, immunotherapy, cell master banking,
relevant diagnostic methods, clinical trial manufacturing, gene therapy). Excellent
communication skills are also essential. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Candidates must have, or be able to have appropriate residency and work permits for
Australia.
Enquiries to Mr Ray Wood, Managing Director, Cell Therapies Pty Ltd, phone: (03) 9656
1615 or email: raywood@celltherapies.com.au
Written applications including a CV with the names of two referees and a cover letter
indicating how you fulfil the requirements of this role should be sent to: Anne Downing,
Cell Therapies, Ground Floor, 10 St Andrews Place, East Melbourne, VIC 3002 or emailed
to: annedowning@celltherapies.com.au by Monday 14th November 2010.
Offers of employment will be subject to the candidates providing a satisfactory National
Police Certificate (police check) or the equivalent.
A Position Description is available on the
http://www.celltherapies.com.au/positions_vacant.php
Cell
Therapies
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