Associate Director, Antibody Discovery
Associate Director, Antibody Discovery
We are seeking an accomplished and innovative Associate Director of Antibody Discovery to lead and drive efforts in antibody discovery and engineering. This individual will play a key role in developing and optimizing strategies to generate high-quality therapeutic antibodies, collaborating cross-functionally to advance programs from early discovery to development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee antibody discovery efforts, including hybridoma, phage display, and other relevant platforms.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance antibody engineering, affinity maturation, and developability.
- Manage and mentor a team of scientists to drive innovation and efficiency in antibody discovery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including protein engineering, bioinformatics, and preclinical development, to support pipeline progression.
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance antibody discovery capabilities.
- Contribute to IND-enabling studies and regulatory submissions as needed.
- Present findings and progress to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field, with 7+ years of industry experience in antibody discovery and engineering.
- Proven expertise in hybridoma, phage/yeast display, B-cell screening, or other antibody discovery methodologies.
- Strong understanding of antibody characterization, developability assessments, and optimization.
- Experience leading scientific teams and managing discovery projects.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of scientific excellence and innovation.
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