Staff Technical Product Manager, Cellares
$90-210k
+ Stock Options
Cell therapy manufacturing services provider
Open for applications
Cell therapy manufacturing services provider
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$90-210k
+ Stock Options
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelrete access to life-saving cell therapies.
Role
Who you are
- Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows
- Bachelor degree or higher in Engineering or Biological Sciences
- 12+ years of extensive, hands-on Product Management experience in the biotechnology or medical device industries, especially experience bringing a product to market
- Experience with large scale automation and benchtop instrumentation in pharma/biotech is highly desirable
- Domain expertise in cell therapies is highly desirable
- Familiarity with human cell biology, immunology, cell isolation, cell culture, characterization, and gene editing
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards, such as FDA, ISO, and GMP, applicable to the cell therapy market
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, creative, self-motivated, flexible to work in a small company environment and assume a wide variety of tasks
- Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization, with a compelling technology, and taking products and processes to the next level
- Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
What the job involves
- We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Staff Technical Product Manager who will contribute significantly to the development of our advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform
- The primary focus of this position will be to understand user needs and workflows for instruments used for cell therapy manufacturing
- This individual will interact with customers, partners, and internal subject matter experts to understand and document their cell therapy manufacturing processes and develop actionable requirements for the engineering, analytical and process development teams
- This person will work closely with the technical teams overseeing complex projects and should have a structured methodology for gathering, managing and communicating customer feedback
- This is a multidisciplinary role and this individual will interface across many parts of the company (with scientists, researchers, process development, and engineers) to develop the best solutions possible
- The successful candidate will be a resident expert in representing the voice of the customer and translating them to tangible engineering requirements
- Define and communicate product vision and strategy, outlining the product's direction and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
- Synthesize a coherent product roadmap based on customer input, industry trends, business goals, and engineering competencies, ensuring that it drives the prioritization of the product backlog and software development
- Serve as the internal customer and partner advocate with cross-functional teams
- Work with our partners and customers, capture their critical needs, then gather and prioritize system requirements
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, quality assurance professionals, UI/UX designers, and other stakeholders, to implement changes that improve product quality, usability, and user satisfaction
- Write clear and concise system requirements that detail what needs to be built and why
- Identify and prioritize key features and functions based on feedback from internal stakeholders and external customers
- Drive differentiated solutions to the market through customer focus, data-driven decision making, and clear, frequent, and open cross-functional communication
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitors, and best practices, and share this knowledge with the team and leadership
Our take
There is a significant need for efficient, scalable manufacturing of cell therapies in the biopharmaceutical industry. As demand for advanced treatments like CAR T-cell therapies rises, traditional manufacturing methods often struggle with scalability, high costs, and process failures, limiting patients' access to these lifesaving therapies.
In response, Cellares has developed the CEll Shuttle platform, an automated system designed for high-throughput cell therapy production. The Cell Shuttle can manufacture 16 batches simultaneously, cutting batch costs by up to 50%. By integrating advanced technologies for flow cytometry and cell sorting, Cellares enhances operational efficiency, providing comprehensive solutions that accelerate access to therapies.
Partnering with industry leaders like Kite, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Cabeletta Bio further strengthens its market position, showcasing the platform's potential impact. Along with over $355M in funding and a commercial-scale facility in New Jersey, Cellares is well-prepared to scale operations and meet global demand, positioning itself for future growth in the evolving cell therapy landscape.
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Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Aug 2023
$255m
SERIES C
May 2021
$82m
SERIES B
Total funding: $355m
Company benefits
- Holidays & Flexible Vacation
- Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401k + Company Match
- Catered Onsite Meals
- Premium Technology
- EV Charging
- Professional Development
Company values
- Integrity: We honor commitments, communicate openly, and demonstrate the highest ethical standards
- Innovation: We create novel solutions to high-value problems
- Growth Mindset: We value curiosity, the willingness to learn, and the courage to grow beyond ourselves while emrbacing change
- Collaboration: We work as one team, encourage vulnerability & diverse perspectives, and treat each otherwith authenticity & respect
- Passion: We are dedicated to doing meaningful work, achieving exceptional results, and having fun along the journey
- Quality: We are committed to world class Quality in everything we do and build a culture that promotes transparency, ownership, and regulatory compliance based on our customers' needs
Company HQ
The East Side, South San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Fabian Gerlinghaus
(Co-Founder & CEO)Graduated from the University of Munich with a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Prior to co-founding Cellares in 2019, they were the CHief Innovation officer at Synthego.
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