Director, Therapeutic Antibody Discovery.
Core
Lead the identification, engineering, and development of therapeutic antibodies from target discovery through preclinical stages.
Role type
Director, therapeutic antibody discovery
Builds
Novel therapeutic antibody candidates (monoclonal, bispecific, engineered formats) for preclinical advancement
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Immunology / Antibody Engineering
Required skills
Antibody biology, antibody engineering (humanization, affinity maturation, bispecifics), phage display, hybridoma technology, B-cell sorting, NGS-based approaches, cross-functional team leadership, project management, in vitro/in vivo study design, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Bispecific antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), immune checkpoint inhibitors, preclinical/clinical development processes, oncology/autoimmune/infectious disease therapeutic areas
Technologies
Phage display, hybridoma, transgenic animal platforms, NGS
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the antibody drug discovery team; Develop and implement strategies for novel therapeutic antibody discovery; Guide design and execution of in vitro and in vivo studies; Oversee antibody discovery efforts using various technologies; Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external partners; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on scientific oversight