ProFound Therapeutics: Senior Director, IP Counsel

Company

Summary:

Pro Found Therapeutics is discovering proteins hidden within the expanded human proteome to uncover novel drugs and drug targets, producing first-in-class medicines for a multitude of diseases. The company’s Pro Foundry™ Platform uses state-of-the-art protein detection technologies to systematically identify and validate proteins and dissect their therapeutic potential. The result is an ever-expanding database of tens of thousands of novel proteins, including their connectivity, functionality, and roles in health and disease.

Pro Found Therapeutics was founded in 2020 by Flagship Pioneering. For more information, visit

Position Summary:

Pro Found Therapeutics is seeking a Head of Immunology to oversee and manage all work aimed at creating a pipeline of innovative assets based on proteins or peptides originating from the dark proteome. The head of Immunology will report to the Chief Scientific Officer. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative fast‑paced environment and will provide the hands‑on work necessary to design and create our innovative pipeline of clinical assets.

• Lead and oversee Pro Found’s immunology research and early development project portfolio.
• Develop, implement and apply innovative immunological assays and techniques.
• Design screening and assay strategies to characterize novel proteins and peptides in the immunology space.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including biologists, protein engineers, and clinicians, including CROs.
• Create and present research strategies and portfolio developments to internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest clinical and pre‑clinical advancements in immunology and related fields.

• Ph.D. in Immunology/biology or a related field.
• Minimum of 8‑10 years of experience in immunology research.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong statistical analysis and bioinformatics/genetics skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

We are seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong communication skills, and comfort working in and contributing to a dynamic and cross‑functional team environment. The level of the role will be commensurate with the education and years of experience of the identified candidate.

At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.

Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.

Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at

If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diverse backgrounds and experiences make for the best problem‑solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage…