Associate Director, Analytical Development and Vendor Management

About the role Sana Biotechnology is growing, and we are hiring new team members who believe in the potential of engineered cells as medicines, who are passionate about delivering the possible to patients, and who lead with the desire to work on novel ideas. As Associate Director, Analytical Development and Vendor Management, you will report into Translational Sciences within the Research organization and play a critical role in bridging discovery‑stage science with downstream development needs. This role combines hands‑on analytical assay development with scientific leadership of outsourced analytical activities, ensuring assays are fit‑for‑purpose, interpretable, and ready to support translational decision‑making and program advancement. You will spend approximately 40% of your time developing and executing assays in the lab, with the remainder focused on leading external CRO‑based assay development and integration of internal