Associate Director, Analytical Development -Protein Assays

Associate Director, Analytical Development - Protein Based Assays

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Kriya is a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop life‑changing gene therapies for diseases affecting millions of patients around the world. We leverage our proprietary computational engine, in‑house manufacturing infrastructure, and integrated design platform to engineer technologies and therapeutics with the potential to transform the treatment of a broad universe of diseases of high unmet need, with a focus on metabolic disorders, neurology, and ophthalmology.

We are proud to have been named Triangle Business Journal’s Life Sciences 2024 “Best Private Company to Work For,” recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers of 2024,” and honored as one of Bio Space’s “2025 Best Places to Work.”

The Associate Director, Analytical Development will lead AAV gene therapy vector characterization, method development, optimization, and pre‑validation efforts. The Associate Director will build and lead a team responsible for developing and optimizing analytical methods in support of multiple Late‑phase programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic planning, developing, and transferring analytical methods to the QC department.

• Lead a team tasked with developing analytical strategy for protein‑ and HPLC‑based AAV gene therapy vector release and characterization
• Contribute to science‑driven, phase appropriate, and risk‑based analytical development and specification setting to support all programs in the company
• Serve as a subject matter expert and author and/or review relevant sections of documentation in support of INDs and other regulatory submissions
• Seek out and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions
• Make sound decisions regarding complex technical issues and communicate decisions effectively with internal stakeholders, elevating complex issues as appropriate
• Lead and supervise the team technically to stay up‑to‑date and ensure high quality analytical capability
• Coordinate sample plans cross‑functionally to support phase appropriate development

• PhD degree in Science, Biotechnology, Engineering or other related field and 5 years of industry experience, Master’s degree and 8 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience
• PhD preferred
• Demonstrate in‑depth experience of the development, qualification, and implementation of analytical methods for the characterization and release testing of AAV vectors or biologic products in an industry setting
• Experience with analytical techniques including Chromatography, ELISA, Capillary Electrophoresis strongly preferred
• Relevant AAV gene therapy experience in leading analytical development is preferred
• Previous experience managing, coaching, and providing direction to technical staff in an industry setting is preferred
• Experience with characterization and release testing of viral vector‑based systems, plasmid DNA, or RNA products a plus
• Late‑stage method development and regulatory experience a plus
• Sound understanding and demonstrated application of statistical methods/tools
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self‑motivated, organized, capable of working independently and in a collaborative environment
• Exercise of discretion and independent judgment
• Ability and desire to work in a fast paced, startup environment
• Ability to build effective relationships and work cross‑functionally to deliver results and meet business objectives

• Primarily a desk setting but may include laboratory work
• May involve standing, sitting, and using laboratory equipment for extended periods
• Must have flexible work hours, and be willing to work outside of normal, schedule hours; as necessary

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