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About Intas

Intas is a leading global pharmaceutical company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical formulations. The mission of the company is to address unmet medical and societal needs through a fully integrated pharmaceutical value chain spanning across the world.

Through its subsidiaries, the International presence of Intas includes the following countries: over 85 worldwide, with some of the more important global markets like North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific under the well-known brand name Accord Healthcare. The rapid expansion has been due to organic growth and strategic acquisitions alone, vindicating its position in some of the important major pharmaceutical markets across the world.

Intas follows high standards of quality, as reflected by products approved for leading global regulatory agencies including USFDA, MHRA, and EMA. Substantial in-house R&D capability, along with the beginning of a focus on highly advanced areas like Biosimilars and New Chemical Entities-Intas continues to push the frontiers of excellence in healthcare.

At Intas, our success is fundamentally built on the strength of our people. Our ongoing commitment is to attract and retain the best talent in the industry while fostering an empowering environment that encourages innovation and excellence. This approach ensures that every employee plays a meaningful role in driving both the company’s growth and advancements in global healthcare.

Job Title:  Associate Scientist - Gene Therapy

Job Requisitions No.:  12539
Job Description: 

Purpose of Job

The role involves overseeing and guiding downstream processing activities in the Cell and Gene Therapy DSP laboratory. This includes hands-on execution, method development, equipment handling, and mentoring of junior team members. The position plays a key role in optimizing processes and supporting development goals aligned with CGT strategies.

Skill Required

  • In-depth knowledge of downstream processing techniques and equipment used in biotherapeutic or gene therapy manufacturing

  • Proven expertise in chromatography, TFF, and related purification processes

  • Strong documentation and compliance orientation, especially in GLP/GDP environments

  • Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot process issues, and lead continuous improvement

  • Team leadership experience with effective communication and mentoring skills

  • Exposure to Cell and Gene Therapy concepts is a strong advantage

Roles and Responsibilites

  • Supervise and guide downstream process development for gene therapy products, including buffer prep, cell lysis, clarification, centrifugation, and chromatography techniques.

  • Apply scientific knowledge to develop and optimize DSP processes based on principles and methodologies relevant to CGT.

  • Operate and troubleshoot DSP equipment such as preparative chromatography systems, TFF units, pH/conductivity meters, centrifuges, and spectrophotometers.

  • Ensure proper data generation, compilation, and review for experiments performed; ensure traceability and integrity in scientific documentation.

  • Support technology transfer, scale-up, and process improvement initiatives across CGT projects.

  • Provide training and mentorship to junior staff; ensure consistent skill development within the DSP function.

  • Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and ensure scientific presentations and reports meet project standards.

Qualification Required

MTECH Biotechnology/Bioprocess Technology, MSc Biotechnology

Competencies

Intas - Action Oriented
Intas - Customer Focus
Intas - Dealing with Ambiguity
Intas - Problem Solving
Intas - Time Management

Relevant skills / Industry experience

3-5 years of experience in gene therapy/biologics 
Location: 

Biotech, Ahmedabad, GJ, IN, 382213

Travel:  0%

Life at Intas Pharmaceuticals

For over three decades, Intas has thrived due to the exceptional talent of its people. Our growth is fueled by a dynamic environment that nurtures individual potential while fostering collaboration and collective success. We believe that when diverse skills and perspectives unite under a shared purpose and value system, we can achieve remarkable outcomes, driving innovation and excellence across the pharmaceutical landscape.
Date:  11 Apr 2025

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