Sr Director, Antibody Drug Discovery

Company: Joseph Michaels International
Location: Somerville
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

My client is expanding and seeks to hire a Director to lead a group focused on antibody drug discovery.The ideal candidate will take on the following tasks:Build and direct a team that isolates and discovers biologics-based candidate drugsDiscover and develop novel antibody and protein based drugsEstablish protein expression and purification capabilities to evaluate SAR and develop biochemical and biophysical assaysMitigate potential antibody liabilities related to the production and develop-ability of candidate antibody therapeuticsManage the production of purified small molecule target proteins and antibodies in quantities sufficient for SAR and disease model studiesLiaise with data scientists for single cell transcriptomics analysisThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:PhD and 5 years biotech/pharma industry experienceKnowledge and understanding of antibody technologies, flow cytometry and sorting, single cell transcriptomics and protein biochemistrySAR and protein engineeringExperience building, directing and developing laboratory scientists and direct reportsA strong work ethic, excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to function in an interdisciplinary team setting are essentialDriven and a self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced early-stage biotech environmentExperience building a positive, team-oriented culture with strong leadership and communications skillsTitle and salary are commensurate with experience. This is a Director/Sr Director level role.Type: direct hire

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