The Senior CMC Consultant for Viral Vector Analytics provides key support for analytical strategy integrated with product development and launch programs . Primary accountability and focus on clinical and commercial retroviral vector analytical testing, enabling advancement of our innovative therapies and availability to patients. This role provides direct oversight, CMC technical expertise and management of viral vector analytical method lifecycle from development to validation and routine testing at CDMOs and CTLs. The Senior CMC Consultant for Vector Analytics acts as a key, solution-oriented liaison between Immix and CDMO/CTLs program teams and operates in a dynamic cross-functional environment including Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, proactively managing risks and driving compliant, efficient, and predictable vector quality.
Key Responsibilities
• Provides engaged oversight and execution leadership for the vector analytics program from clinical to commercial stages, ensuring alignment with the strategic business objectives, compliance with lifecycle requirements, and program timelines.
• Leads the planning, execution and delivery of analytical method development and validation for the retroviral vector program based on demonstrated hands-on experience and expertise with various assays for in-process and vector product release testing (cell-based / molecular assays, microbial assays, etc)
• Proactively executes risk-based strategies for the vector analytics, integrated with the vector manufacturing and product lifecycle.
• Leads the planning, coordination, execution and delivery of the vector stability program
• Ensures timely issue resolution and execution of action items, enhances the partnership with the CDMOs/CTLs through broad and deep technical expertise, action-oriented cross-functional communication
• Collaborates with CMC functional areas to ensure successful execution and delivery of results.
• Reviews analytical method qualification and validation documents (protocols, reports, procedures, plans, investigation reports, etc) applicable to the product and process lifecycle.
• Supports authorship and review of pertinent sections for regulatory documents and submissions, as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in life sciences (molecular biology, biochemistry, , or a related life science field with 8+ years of applicable work experience in cell and gene therapy
• Strong technical knowledge and deep understanding of retroviral vector analytics (safety, potency, purity, identity, strength) lifecycle and requirements
• Demonstrated hands-on problem-solving skills, assay troubleshooting, investigations.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively across all levels, functions and organizations.
• Detail-oriented with strong data analytics skills.
Preferred Attributes
· Experience working in a small or mid-sized clinical-stage biotechnology company where hands-on execution and strategic leadership are both required.
· Prior experience supporting registrational or pivotal studies, breakthrough-designated programs, orphan drug programs, or accelerated development timelines.
· Familiarity with CAR-T, cell therapy logistics, specialty pharmacies, apheresis, manufacturing coordination, chain of identity/chain of custody, or complex patient scheduling workflows.
· Comfort operating in a high-growth environment with evolving processes, shifting priorities, and visibility to senior leadership.
Compensation and Benefits
Immix Biopharma offers a competitive compensation package that may include base salary, performance-based bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, internal equity, and business needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Immix Biopharma is an equal opportunity employer. The company considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.