Technical Director, R&D
AbbottFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. A minimum of 5 years of experience supporting IT systems or business processes within a biotech, pharmaceutical, or regulated life science environment is required, along with direct hands-on experience implementing technical solutions such as workflows and reports.
The R&D Systems Analyst will partner with business teams to define business processes and user requirements, support project scope and deliverables, and troubleshoot technical and system/process issues. Responsibilities include managing change controls, overseeing vendor resources, acting as a liaison across R&D teams, and participating in the authoring, review, and execution of implementation plans and qualification tests. The role also involves supporting system enhancements, triaging requests, managing backlogs, and liaising with vendors and IT partners for implementation activities.
Develops therapies for autoimmune diseases
Abata Therapeutics develops therapies for autoimmune diseases, focusing on type 1 diabetes. Their main product, ABA 201, is a Treg cell therapy aimed at patients with some remaining beta cell function. This therapy works by utilizing regulatory T cells to improve patient outcomes. Unlike many competitors, Abata targets a specific niche within the autoimmune disease market and collaborates with partners like ElevateBio for process development and manufacturing. The company's goal is to transform treatment options for autoimmune diseases through advanced research and development.