Principal Scientist (PD/MSAT)

The Role: We are looking for a high-growth principal PD/MSAT Scientist to join our Biology team and push the limits of automation in cell therapy manufacture. This is a unique opportunity to learn how to execute projects at the interface of engineering and biology with a direct impact to patients.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the set up and operation of Mytos Bio’s CDMO site in Stevenage. Travel between London and Stevenage sites will be required where necessary.
• Lead process development and analytical method development projects in line with customer requirements.
• Plan and execute technology transfer activities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous process improvement through the implementation of best practices, methods, and high quality standards.
• Support resource planning and timeline development for new projects.
• Help build out the teams technical capabilities by supporting hiring efforts and mentoring colleagues.
• Support business development activities through direct client engagement and involvement in the drafting of sales proposals.

Skills & Experience Required

• PhD in Cell Biology (or related discipline) with 3+ years of industry experience, or 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Subject matter expertise in cell therapy development and manufacture across the PD → MSAT → cGMP pipeline.
• Subject matter expertise in optimising human stem cell culture (ESC/iPSC), differentiation, and characterisation under cGMP conditions.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for cell therapy manufacture (MHRA, EMA, or FDA).
• Experience authoring quality documentation for cGMP manufacturing and QC.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and deliver complex projects with multiple dependencies.
• Strong experimental design and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills across multiple levels (customers, team members and inter departmental).
• Experience in a line manager capacity.

Desired

• Prior experience developing cell therapy products that have been taken to Phase I clinical trials or beyond.
• Prior experience working in or with CDMOs.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary with stock options
• Lunch covered daily
• Collaborative team environment with very high potential to learn new skills
• 24 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• Pension
• Awesome colleagues and an office in the Imperial College Innovation hub in White City, where you’ll be based.