Develops new influenza candidate vaccine strains and conducts sophisticated characterization to identify and ensure suitability of strains for advancement
Job Summary
Develops new influenza candidate vaccine strains and conducts sophisticated characterization to identify and ensure suitability of strains for advancement.
Models quality mindset and rigorous documentation practices, and may establish relationships with partners and/or regulatory authorities.
Drives initiatives across research and development units to create fully integrated strategies and monitors portfolio status.
Matching Summary
Develops new influenza candidate vaccine strains and conducts sophisticated characterization to identify and ensure suitability of strains for advancement.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
influenza candidate vaccine strain development
strain characterization and suitability
rigorous documentation and quality mindset
design and implement experimental processes
viral reverse genetics and NGS
Nice-to-have
relationships with partners and regulatory authorities
dynamic portfolio management systems
economical mass production development
inclusion and belonging culture
Key Requirements
Postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD) and/or relevant experience
Minimum 3 years relevant industry or academic experience
Previous experience with influenza virus strongly preferred
Previous experience with classic virology assays and techniques strongly preferred