Senior Scientist – Cell Therapy Analytics & Development (ID: NCTG_260501)
About the role
Are you passionate about translating advanced stem cell biology into robust, development-ready analytical strategies? Do you thrive at the interface of cell therapy, functional genomics, and quantitative assay development?
We are looking for a Senior Scientist to play a central role in building next-generation analytical and translational platforms for iPSC-derived cell therapies. This position is ideal for a scientist who combines deep biological insight with hands-on expertise in assay development, multi-omics, and high-content phenotyping, and who is motivated to shape how cell therapies are characterized and advanced toward clinical application.
The position
As a Senior Scientist, you will:
· Lead the design and implementation of advanced analytical assays supporting cell therapy programs, including potency, purity, and functional characterization.
· Develop and optimize human Pluripotent Stem Cell (hPSC)-based cellular models and differentiation systems for translational and development purposes.
· Drive integration of multi-modal datasets (e.g., transcriptomics, imaging, flow cytometry) to enable data-driven decision-making.
· Establish and apply high-content imaging and phenotypic screening approaches for functional characterization of cell products.
· Contribute to the definition of fit-for-purpose analytical strategies bridging early discovery, process development, and CMC requirements.
· Collaborate closely across scientific domains (biology, analytics, process development, external partners) to align assay performance with translational needs.
· Support and mentor junior scientists, students, or collaborators where relevant.
· Contribute to external collaborations, scientific communication, and publication strategy.
Qualifications
· To be our ideal candidate, you should have:
· A PhD in biochemistry, stem cell biology, developmental biology, or a scientific related field, with extensive experience (10+ years) in mammalian cell systems.
· Strong expertise in hPSC biology, including differentiation and disease-relevant cellular models.
· Hands-on experience in cardiomyocyte differentiation from pluripotent stem cells, with understanding of cardiac developmental biology.
· Proven experience in analytical assay development relevant to cell therapy (e.g., potency, purity, functional assays).
· Hands-on experience with transcriptomic approaches (e.g., scRNA-seq) and their integration into biological interpretation.
· Strong experience in high-content imaging, phenotypic screening, and quantitative cellular readouts.
· Experience with CRISPR/Cas-based functional approaches and/or target validation strategies.
· Solid background in flow cytometry, molecular biology, and advanced cell-based assays.
· Deep understanding of developmental biology and gene regulatory networks, including transcription factor–driven cell fate decisions.
· Experience working in cross-functional or translational environments, ideally bridging research and development.
· Exposure to industrial or applied research environments (biotech or pharma) is highly desirable.
· A track record of scientific publications and/or innovation.
· Fluency in written and spoken English.
Preferred (but not required)
· Experience translating hPSC-based systems into development or manufacturing-relevant contexts.
· Exposure to GMP/GLP environments or regulatory expectations for cell therapy products.
· Experience developing assays supporting manufacturing or process development decisions.
· Experience working in early-stage or fast-moving environments bridging academia and industry.
Personal profile
You are a scientifically driven and highly collaborative individual who:
· Thinks both mechanistically and translationally.
· Is comfortable navigating complex biological systems and data.
· Enjoys building new platforms and approaches from the ground up.
· Communicates clearly across disciplines and stakeholders.
· Thrives in a dynamic, early-stage environment with high impact potential.
Employment type: Permanent position, subject to standard probation period.
As an early-stage company, we offer a stage-appropriate compensation package with a clear path for progression as the company develops, alongside the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from long-term value creation.
Application
Please submit your application by email to recruitment@nordiccelltherapy.com, including your CV only, no later than 17 May 2026.
We kindly ask candidates not to include a cover letter or references at this stage. Selected candidates will be contacted directly for follow-up discussions.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position will be closed when we find the right candidate.
About Nordic Cell Therapy Group
Nordic Cell Therapy Group is a specialized platform advancing the development of cell-based therapies through three integrated areas: consulting, analytics, and therapeutic development.
We support biotech and pharmaceutical partners across the full value chain, from early research, non-clinical and clinical development to CMC and manufacturing readiness, while also developing our own internal pipeline of next-generation cell therapies.
By combining deep scientific expertise with industrial experience, we focus on translating complex biology into robust, scalable products, with a strong emphasis on fit-for-purpose analytics and data-driven decision-making.
