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Associate Director Human Tissue Biology
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I’m currently supporting a global biopharmaceutical organisation with the appointment of an experienced HTA Specialist to provide expert guidance during the establishment of a new HTA satellite site and the transfer of human tissue material from an existing licensed location.
This is a specialist opportunity for an experienced professional with strong knowledge of Human Tissue Authority (HTA) legislation, HTA licensing requirements and the transportation of human tissue as dangerous goods.
Working closely with the HTA Designated Individual (DI) and relocation team, you will play a key role in ensuring continued compliance with the Human Tissue Act 2004 throughout the transition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert advice on establishing an accurate inventory of HTA-relevant material at the existing licensed site
- Support the HTA DI with the HTA satellite site application process
- Advise on business continuity and security arrangements for business-critical HTA samples during the transition, including temporary off-site storage where required
- Provide specialist guidance on the transportation of human tissue as dangerous goods
- Support the HTA DI and relocation team in maintaining compliance with HTA licence requirements throughout the relocation
- Advise on preparing the satellite site for its first HTA inspection
- Review relevant HTA SOPs to ensure they are fit for purpose at the new location
- Recommend and support implementation of any necessary process changes
- Provide occasional hands-on support with specific activities associated with the transition
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About You:
We are looking for an experienced HTA professional with:
- Strong practical knowledge of HTA legislation and licensing requirements
- Experience working within an HTA-licensed environment and/or supporting an HTA Designated Individual
- Experience in human tissue governance, sample management and regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of requirements relating to the transportation of human tissue as dangerous goods
- Experience supporting HTA inspections, audits, licensing applications or site transitions
- The ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical operational processes and SOPs
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to work effectively across scientific, operational and relocation teams
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Keywords: HTA, Human Tissue Biology, Compliance, site relocation, satellite, spatial transcriptomics, single-cell sequencing, imaging, flow cytometry, leadership, Associate Director, biomarker, immunology, translational medicine, strategic management, Slough, London, Oxford, Reading, Windlesham, South East, VRS9526DT.
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