Why Work Here?


Our mission at CTMC is to bridge the gap between the academic research environment, state of the art cell therapy development and manufacturing technology platforms, and leaders in clinical cancer care to enable rapid advancement of novel therapeutics from concept to clinic.

Our joint venture between MD Anderson Cancer Center, the world-renowned cancer center, and Resilience, a network of advanced biopharmaceutical solutions, creates a collaboration of cancer experts and state of the art development and manufacturing technologies. This unique business model has created a biotech-like engine within the prestigious Texas Medical Center so we can bring life-saving medicines more quickly and effectively to patients.


In this new era of precision medicine, we are shaping the direction of cancer treatment by combining the best talent from biotech and academia to create a dynamic and stimulating work environment with opportunities for growth – both personally and professionally. This drive and passion to create life-changing cancer treatments for patients is at the forefront of all that we do.


If you are seeking the next challenge with the desire to contribute to our unified goal of treating patients in their battle with cancer, contact CTMC at: hr@ctmc.com

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About CTMC

CTMC is a pioneering biotech joint venture, formed by National Resilience and MD Anderson Cancer Center, and located in the renowned Texas Medical Center. Our mission is to accelerate cell therapies from bench to bedside. We offer a wide range of cell therapy modalities, including CAR-T, TIL, ETC, and TCR-T. Our expert team collaborates closely with MD Anderson’s research and clinical faculty, bringing impactful cell therapies to cancer patients.

In our first year alone, we have filed four INDs, each ahead of schedule, demonstrating our commitment to delivering innovative treatments to patients with speed and precision. Our alliance with National Resilience, an ambitious biomanufacturing organization that has raised $2 billion in two years, enables us to remain at the forefront of biomanufacturing practices, leveraging advanced technology and processes to deliver exceptional results.

Our state-of-the-art, 60,000 sq. ft. facility in the Texas Medical Center is staffed by an integrated team of 75 industry veterans and scientists who are passionate about bringing life-saving cures to patients. Our unique joint venture structure, with two highly established partners, provides us with the financial stability and long-term horizon to achieve our mission.

At CTMC, we value our employees and offer a variety of development opportunities within our novel corporate structure. We foster a team-first culture and a balanced work-life environment to ensure our staff is energized and engaged in our mission. If you share our passion for advancing the frontiers of medical science with innovative therapeutics and want to join a highly dedicated team committed to delivering novel cures to patients, we invite you to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills and expertise can help us achieve our mission.


Responsibilities (The responsibilities listed are specified as but not limited to):

  • Perform line-clearance/ change-over activities.
  • Support disposition/ Hold/ Rejection of raw materials, starting material, in-house prepared materials, intermediates, and drug product.
  • Generate and reconcile in-process and Drug Product labels.
  • Review and approve executed documents related to manufacturing operations, QC, and other departments.
  • Initiate, author, review and approve deviations, CAPAs and Change Controls associated with Quality Operations practices.
  • Create, review, and approve procedures and practices within Quality Operations to implement company quality standards.
  • Partner with other departments to implement, optimize, review, and approve batch records, practices, and procedures.
  • Train and motivate employees to Quality Operations procedures and practices to ensure that quality standards are met.
  • Participate in recruitment efforts.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications/Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field required.
  • 5+ yrs in Quality Assurance within the field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Understanding of Cell and Gene Therapies.
  • Understanding of cGMPs, GLPs and GXPs.
  • Knowledge of local and global regulations.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Able to work late nights, weekends, and holidays with very short advance notice.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

The incumbent in this position works in an office environment. The incumbent in this position will use the following equipment and shall have the following physical demands:

Equipment- Computer, printer, fax, and telephone.

Physical Demands- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. In addition, ability to sterile-gown and perform activities in the manufacturing suite as well as raw material area when applicable.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as considered necessary.

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About CTMC

   CTMC is a pioneering biotech joint venture, formed by National Resilience and MD Anderson Cancer Center, and located in the renowned Texas Medical Center. Our mission is to accelerate cell therapies from bench to bedside. We offer a wide range of cell therapy modalities, including CAR-T, TIL, ETC, and TCR-T. Our expert team collaborates closely with MD Anderson’s research and clinical faculty, bringing impactful cell therapies to cancer patients.

In our first year alone, we have filed four INDs, each ahead of schedule, demonstrating our commitment to delivering innovative treatments to patients with speed and precision. Our alliance with National Resilience, an ambitious biomanufacturing organization that has raised $2 billion in two years, enables us to remain at the forefront of biomanufacturing practices, leveraging advanced technology and processes to deliver exceptional results.

Our state-of-the-art, 60,000 sq. ft. facility in the Texas Medical Center is staffed by an integrated team of 75 industry veterans and scientists who are passionate about bringing life-saving cures to patients. Our unique joint venture structure, with two highly established partners, provides us with the financial stability and long-term horizon to achieve our mission.

At CTMC, we value our employees and offer a variety of development opportunities within our novel corporate structure. We foster a team-first culture and a balanced work-life environment to ensure our staff is energized and engaged in our mission. If you share our passion for advancing the frontiers of medical science with innovative therapeutics and want to join a highly dedicated team committed to delivering novel cures to patients, we invite you to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills and expertise can help us achieve our mission.


Responsibilities

  • Develop robust processes of formulation, fill and finish, and cryopreservation for chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR T) and Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL) cell products.
  • Design and execute studies on formulation, fill/finish, and cryopreservation of candidate cell therapy product.
  • Evaluate new cryobiological technologies. 
  • Implement process advancements for scaling-up and introduction into a GMP manufacturing environment.
  • Lead technology transfer activities and training manufacturing staff on new processes and equipment,
  • Monitor process performance during clinical manufacturing via data tracking, trending, and analysis.
  • Design and conduct experiments in development laboratory to support process changes, generate process robustness data, and/or resolve manufacturing non-conformances.
  • Draft technical documents including development reports, process descriptions, risk assessments, SOPs, MBRs, and regulatory filing sections.
  • Act as internal expert and maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of cellular cryopreservation and cryobiology.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills

  • Ph.D. in a related scientific/engineering field required.
  • 1+ years’ experience in a related field, preferably in the biotech industry or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with cell therapy process development and cryopreservation; cell therapy experience required.
  • Highly desired experience:

-Formulation science experience with cryoprotectant additives.

-Demonstrated aseptic cell handling skills.

-Experience working in or supporting a cGMP-regulated environment.

-Hands-on experience with common cell therapy laboratory equipment and technology platforms

  • Familiarity with the following is a plus:

-solid background in cell therapy manufacturing processes

  • Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.) and statistical software (Prism, JMP).
  • Strong scientific understanding of the fundamental principles of cryopreservation and cell therapy.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a superior drive for results.
  • Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management and staff.
  • Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands 

The incumbent in this position works in a lab and office environment. The incumbent in this position will use the following equipment and shall have the following physical demands:

Equipment-

Computer, printer, fax, telephone, and laboratory testing equipment

Physical Demands- 

  • Occasional standing and walking required.
  • Frequent sitting, reaching, and computer/keyboard usage.
  • Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 10 lbs. required.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as considered necessary. 

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