Careers
By joining the Applied StemCell team, you join our team of diverse professionals, bringing your unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. Together, we provide industry and academic researchers with the ability to leverage the power of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology. We are an innovative company that provides a strong learning community for employees to develop critical skills and industry knowledge.
Our culture is fun, innovative, and challenging! Our team has the initiative to drive results, can adapt to a fast-changing environment, understands the needs of teamwork, and has the communication skills to confidently share ideas and viewpoints at all different levels within the company.
To apply, please send your cv to hr@appliedstemcell.com
Benefits at a glance:
We provide the following competitive benefits:
- Covered medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Retirement savings plan – 401K plan
- Short/long term disability plans, voluntary life insurance, and company-paid life insurance
At Applied StemCell, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Business Development Senior Manager
Business Development Senior Manager
Overview
We are currently seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and execution-oriented Business Development Senior Manager. The candidate will own revenue growth across the West Coast territory, driving new customer acquisition and expanding strategic accounts within biotech markets. This role carries direct responsibility for pipeline development, deal execution, and achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that bridges marketing, operations, and commercial execution.
Work location
Remote (West Coast, preference for Bay Area / San Diego)
Responsibilities
- Revenue ownership and execution
- Own and deliver against monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets for the West Coast territory
- Build, manage, and convert a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities aligned with company growth objectives
- Lead end-to-end deal execution, including prospecting, qualification, proposal development, negotiation, and close
- Drive expansion within existing strategic accounts through consultative selling and long-term relationship development
- Territory strategy and market development
- Develop and execute a comprehensive territory growth plan aligned with ASC strategy and commercial priorities
- Identify, acquire, and expand key biotech, pharma, and academic accounts across the West Coast
- Monitor competitive landscape, pricing dynamics, and emerging trends; provide actionable market intelligence to leadership
- Represent ASC at industry conferences, trade shows, and client meetings to generate qualified leads and strengthen market presence
- CRM, pipeline management, and sales reporting
- Maintain rigorous CRM discipline (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot), ensuring accurate, real-time tracking of leads, opportunities, and account activity
- Own pipeline forecasting with high accuracy and visibility; provide weekly/monthly updates to leadership
- Track and report key commercial KPIs including pipeline coverage, conversion rates, deal velocity, average deal size, and win/loss analysis
- Partner with Marketing on lead generation effectiveness (MQL → SQL → Opportunity conversion) and campaign ROI
- Drive continuous improvement in sales processes, reporting frameworks, and data integrity
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Collaborate with Scientific and Operations teams to scope, position, and deliver tailored technical solutions
- Partner with Marketing on targeted campaigns, messaging, and content aligned with customer needs
- Ensure seamless handoff from sales to project execution teams to support customer success and repeat business
- Thought leadership and customer engagement
- Present ASC’s scientific and commercial value proposition to senior stakeholders through presentations, seminars, and consultative discussions
- Maintain deep knowledge of genome engineering, cell therapy, and related market segments
- Position ASC as a trusted partner in complex, multi-stakeholder buying environments
Desired qualifications
- Based on the West Coast (Bay Area or San Diego strongly preferred)
- 5–10+ years of business development, sales, or commercial experience in life sciences
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in complex, technical sales environments
- Demonstrated success selling services, platforms, or technologies within bioproduction (e.g., CHO cell line development, process development, manufacturing workflows) and/or gene and cell therapy (e.g., genome engineering, viral/non-viral delivery, iPSC-based platforms)
- Strong experience managing long sales cycles and multi-stakeholder decision processes across R&D, technical, procurement, and executive stakeholders
- Established network within biotech, pharma, and advanced therapy ecosystems on the West Coast
Technical and commercial skills
- Working knowledge of molecular biology, genome editing, cell culture, stem cells, or iPSC technologies
- Strong CRM expertise (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) with disciplined pipeline management and forecasting
- Experience with sales analytics, reporting, and KPI-driven performance management
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex science into clear value propositions
Minimum education
- B.S. in a scientific discipline; Ph.D. or advanced degree preferred
Minimum experience
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated, successful sales experience, preferably in the life science industry.
To apply, please send your cv to hr@appliedstemcell.com
Manager, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT)
Manager, Manufacturing Science & Technology
Overview
We’re seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) to provide technical leadership supporting the development, transfer, scale-up, and GMP manufacturing of advanced cell and gene therapy products.
This position serves as the technical bridge between Research, Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial Operations. The successful candidate will lead manufacturing process optimization, technology transfer, manufacturing investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring manufacturing processes remain scientifically sound, scalable, and compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
The ideal candidate combines strong scientific expertise in molecular and cellular biology with hands-on experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments and drug product development.
Work location
Milpitas, California (on-site)
Responsibilities
- Manufacturing science and technical operations
- Serve as the primary technical resource supporting GMP manufacturing operations for cell-based and biologic products
- Provide scientific leadership for manufacturing execution, process troubleshooting, and technical problem solving
- Evaluate manufacturing performance and implement process improvements to improve quality, efficiency, yield, and scalability
- Lead investigations involving manufacturing deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, and process excursions
- Perform root cause analyses and develop effective CAPAs
- Drive operational excellence initiatives utilizing scientific and data-driven approaches
- Process development and technology transfer
- Lead technology transfer activities from Research and Process Development into GMP Manufacturing
- Develop manufacturing strategies that enable successful scale-up from laboratory through clinical manufacturing
- Design and execute process characterization, optimization, and engineering studies
- Establish and monitor Critical Process Parameters (CPPs) and Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs)
- Support process validation and manufacturing readiness activities
- Drug product development
- Provide technical leadership supporting development of cell-based drug products including formulation, cryopreservation, storage, thawing, fill-finish, and shipping strategies
- Collaborate with Development teams to ensure manufacturing processes are robust, scalable, and suitable for clinical production
- Support Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) activities for regulatory submissions
- Contribute to manufacturing sections of IND, regulatory filings, client technical packages, and manufacturing documentation
- Cell therapy and advanced manufacturing
- Support manufacturing processes involving:
- Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
- Genome engineered cell lines
- Cell banking and characterization
- Exosome manufacturing and purification
- Cell expansion and harvesting
- Aseptic processing
- Cryopreservation and cold-chain management
- Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies to improve process robustness and scalability
- Ensure manufacturing activities comply with FDA, ICH, USP, and cGMP requirements
- Experience with reviewing:
- SOPs
- Manufacturing Batch Records
- Process Validation Protocols
- Technical Reports
- Risk Assessments
- Change Controls
- Support client audits, internal audits, and regulatory inspections
- Maintain manufacturing inspection readiness in partnership with Quality Assurance
- Support manufacturing processes involving:
- Innovation and continuous improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, automation, and operational efficiency
- Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and equipment that enhance scalability and product quality
- Support facility expansion, equipment selection, and manufacturing capacity planning
- Assist Business Development teams by providing technical expertise during customer discussions, proposal development, and manufacturing feasibility assessments
- Stay current with emerging trends in cell therapy, genome engineering, exosome manufacturing, and advanced bioprocessing technologies to support ASC’s strategic growth
- Cross-functional leadership
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Research, Process Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, and Business Development
- Provide technical expertise during customer meetings and manufacturing planning discussions
- Support new product introductions and commercial manufacturing readiness
- Mentor manufacturing scientists and technical staff while promoting continuous improvement and GMP best practices
Essential qualifications
- Deep expertise and hands-on experience in iPSC/stem cell culture with proven track records
- Working knowledge and hands-on experience with genome engineering technology and workflow
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across scientific, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams
Desired qualifications
- Over 2 years of experience in Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT), Technical Operations, Process Development, Manufacturing Engineering, or GMP Manufacturing within biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries
- Demonstrated experience working in regulated GMP manufacturing environments
- Hands-on experience supporting drug product development and manufacturing process development
- Experience with technology transfer from development into manufacturing
- Experience supporting process validation, engineering runs, manufacturing investigations, and process optimization
- Working knowledge of FDA cGMP regulations, ICH guidance, and pharmaceutical quality systems
- Experience supporting cell therapy, gene therapy, stem cell, biologics, or advanced therapy manufacturing strongly preferred
Technical skills
The successful candidate will possess expertise in the following areas:
- Cell & Molecular Biology – Strong scientific foundation in mammalian cell culture, iPSC technologies, genome engineering, biologics, and advanced cell-based manufacturing
- Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) – Experience supporting drug product development, process optimization, technology transfer, process validation, manufacturing scale-up, and continuous improvement within GMP-regulated environments
- Quality Systems & Technical Leadership – Working knowledge of cGMP regulations, manufacturing investigations, CAPA, change control, technical documentation, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex manufacturing challenges
Minimum education
- Ph.D. in Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, or related discipline required
To apply, please send your cv to hr@appliedstemcell.com
Senior Product Marketing Manager
Senior Product Marketing Manager
Overview
We’re seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and execution-oriented Senior Product Marketing Manager to lead product marketing strategy across ASC’s genome engineering platforms, services, and technology offerings. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that bridges R&D, business development, and commercial execution. Position eligible for hybrid work.
The ideal candidate will deeply understand ASC’s technologies, customer needs, and competitive landscape, translating complex scientific capabilities into clear value propositions, differentiated positioning, and compelling go-to-market strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and own product marketing strategies for ASC’s genome engineering technologies, platforms, and service offerings.
- Define value propositions, target customer segments, and use cases across biopharma, biotech, and academic markets.
- Lead go-to-market planning for new product and service launches.
- Create and maintain commercial assets including product briefs, presentations, and sales enablement materials.
- Conduct market and competitive analysis to inform positioning and roadmap decisions.
- Generate high-impact scientific and commercial content, including:
- Product briefs and technical datasheets
- Website and digital content
- White papers and application notes
- Case studies and thought leadership pieces
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Business Development, and Operations.
- Track KPIs related to product adoption and marketing effectiveness.
Team leadership and influence
- Serve as a subject-matter expert and internal product champion.
- Mentor junior marketing or commercial team members as the organization grows.
- Communicate priorities, timelines, and risks to cross-functional stakeholders.
Marketing technology and AI enablement
- Hands-on experience using AI-powered tools for content creation, including platforms such as Jasper, or similar generative AI tools for developing product messaging, campaign assets, website content, and sales enablement materials.
- Experience applying AI tools to campaign development and optimization, leveraging platforms such as Aurora, HubSpot AI, Salesforce Einstein, or similar for audience targeting.
- Proficiency leveraging AI for competitive intelligence and market analysis, using tools such as Aurora, Crayon, Similarweb, or AI-enabled analytics platforms to inform positioning and go-to-market strategy.
- Ability to establish best practices and standards for responsible AI use in customer-facing content, analytics, and market intelligence.
Desired qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in product management or product marketing in biotech or life sciences.
- Strong ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear messaging.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred experience
- Experience marketing genome engineering, gene editing, or cell therapy platforms.
- Familiarity with iPSC technologies or advanced therapy development.
- Experience in early-stage or PE-backed biotech environments.
To apply, please send your cv to hr@appliedstemtst.wpenginepowered.com