For the past 20 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. As the world’s largest RCO (Research Consulting Organization), ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners’ most high-profile drug and device programs.
The Role
ProPharma are currently supporting a Biological development group as they continue to make tremendous progress on a number of different therapeutics fronts. At present, they are now seeking the support of an independent Freelance/Contract Senior Consultant focused on the designing of AAV’s (Adeno-Associated Virus) with different Serotypes on an ad hoc remote basis. The project will commence immediately and run for at least a year as you support the ongoing development of the group as an SME within the area.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, design and optimize AAV vectors related to the specific areas of development requested by the client
• Provide a concise and consistent approach to the Serotype selection based on the project requirements
• Ensure all development activities are in line with all regulatory requirements within the field
• Work closely with a several key internal stakeholders to ensure a common goal is achieved
• Identify any bottlenecks within the plans and conduct troubleshooting activities when needed
• Support other key initiatives as and when needed

Experience required

• Must have an advanced education within a life-sciences discipline related to biological development
• Must have a distinct and proven background designing AAV’s
• Excellent understanding of the Regulatory requirements when working within the AAV development space
• Fluent in English
• Can offer ad hoc support as and when required
• Ideally already working as an independent Consultant

• Develop, design and optimize AAV vectors related to the specific areas of development requested by the client
• Provide a concise and consistent approach to the Serotype selection based on the project requirements
• Ensure all development activities are in line with all regulatory requirements within the field
• Work closely with a several key internal stakeholders to ensure a common goal is achieved
• Identify any bottlenecks within the plans and conduct troubleshooting activities when needed
• Support other key initiatives as and when neede