Facility Director, Cell Processing Laboratory

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: DMOH
Reports to: VP Cancer, UHN
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: M0:08
Wage Range: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: February 11, 2025

Position Summary
The Facility Director of the Cell Processing Laboratory will provide leadership and oversight of the entire facility's operations, including program development, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning. This position works closely with the CPL Facility Medical Director and programmatic leadership to ensure that the laboratory meets all applicable standards, including FACT accreditation, and operates efficiently while advancing innovation in cellular therapy and processing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Oversight
   • Manage all aspects of the Cell Processing Laboratory, ensuring high-quality, efficient operations that comply with applicable standards, regulations, and institutional policies.
   • In collaboration with CPL Facility Medical Director and programmatic leadership, develop and implement strategic plans for facility growth and advancement in cellular therapy.
2. Program Development
   • Drive innovation and the adoption of new methodologies and technologies in cellular processing.
   • Oversee the development and validation of protocols and processes, ensuring alignment with the latest scientific advancements and regulatory requirements.
3. Quality Management and Regulatory Compliance
   • Establish and maintain a comprehensive Quality Management Program (QMP) in accordance with FACT accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements.
   • Conduct audits, process validations, and quality assessments to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.
   • Ensure all cellular products meet release criteria and regulatory specifications.
4. Team Management and Development
   • Recruit, train, and mentor laboratory staff, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and professional growth.
   • Conduct performance evaluations and implement continuing education programs for staff, providing overall direction and day-to-day support to the CPL.
5. Collaboration and Communication
   • Collaborate with clinical teams, researchers, and external stakeholders to advance the facility's goals of the cellular therapy program that align with the caner program.
   • Represent the laboratory in institutional meetings, accreditation processes, and professional conferences.
6. Facility and Resource Management
   • Oversee laboratory equipment, supplies, and resource allocation, ensuring optimal operations and cost-efficiency.
   • Develop and manage the facility's budget, developing and leading overall initiatives to support financial efficiencies and revenue generation.

• Education: Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., cellular biology, hematology, or a related discipline).
• Experience:
  • Extensive experience in cellular therapy, including hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC) processing, immune effector cell therapy, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, quality management, and laboratory operations.
  • Leadership experience in a clinical or research laboratory setting is strongly preferred.
• Certifications: FACT inspector training or equivalent certification is an advantage.

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.