Pioneering Medicines: Director / Sr. Director – Immunology Drug Discovery and Translational Research
| Company | Flagship Pioneering |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Ph.D., with demonstrated evidence of success e.g. through impactful publication/s
- 6+ years of industry experience in drug discovery and/or translational research.
- Deep understanding of translational research including biomarker discovery, PK/PD/efficacy relationships, dose predictions, and supporting assets into early clinical development
- Experience generating proof-of-concept for novel clinical biomarker assays, supporting their implementation on clinical trials
- Experience delivering data and documentation supporting IND/CTA regulatory filing
- Scientific expertise in immunology will be beneficial for this position.
- Ability and interest to work across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities
- Prior experience managing a team of PhD and Non-PhD scientists
Responsibilities
- Represent the translational sciences function on drug discovery project teams for a portfolio of programs. Accountable to support asset progression from early discovery through to the clinic
- Serve as a research program lead on one or more drug discovery projects. Responsible for matrixed leadership of cross-functional research team deliverables
- Contribute to building the immunology portfolio, through identification and championing of new targets and approaches
- Manage, mentor and grow a team of direct reports
- Participate in external partnerships with Flagship Platform companies and large pharma partners
- Develop platforms, identify CROs and external collaborators to grow the translational sciences capabilities
- Support research operational strategy and implementation, contributing to the overall management and infrastructure of a growing research team
Preferred Qualifications
- Postdoctoral experience
- Demonstrated expertise in identifying and validating new targets in immunology
- Experience working in multiple drug discovery functions in early and late stage programs
- Ability to leverage cross-functional approaches to derive translational insights. A strong understanding of translational bioinformatics is highly desirable
- Experience leading or participating in discussions with KOLs, due diligence assessments and cross-industry collaborations