Orca Bio
This role focuses on developing and optimizing multiparametric flow cytometry and cell-based functional assays for next-generation cell therapy products. The position involves leading the validation of analytical methods for release and stability testing while driving method transfers between laboratories. The incumbent will also perform product characterization, potency, and mechanism of action studies to support commercialization efforts.
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2016
Orca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company developing high-precision cell therapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company's investigational allogeneic T-cell immunotherapies harness the power of regulatory T cells with the goal of providing better patient outcomes with fewer risks. Orca Bio is committed to delivering the promise of cell therapy to patients without compromise through its high-precision technology and manufacturing approach.
Orca Bio Announces $250M in Aggregate Financing in Preparation for Potential Commercialization
Jan 9, 2026
Orca Bio’s BLA for Hematologic Malignancy Cell Therapy Orca-T Accepted by FDA With Priority Review
Oct 7, 2025
Orca Bio Presents New Clinical Data on its Pipeline of High-Precision Cell Therapies including Orca-Q® Without GvHD Prophylaxis and Orca-T/CAR-T Combination Therapy at the 67th ASH Annual Meeting
Dec 9, 2025
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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21% above the average for this role
Orca Bio, with labs in Sacramento, raises $250 million to commercialize blood cancer treatment
Jan 12, 2026
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