Associate Director, Group Leader, BeOne Institute, San Carlos, California

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

Candidates must be able to work onsite in San Carlos, California.

At BeOne Institute, we extend BeOne’s execution strength with a dedicated innovation engine, bringing agility and scientific depth to transform uncertainty into actionable and high-impact therapeutic opportunities. We operate according to three core principles:
1. Bold Exploration: we pursue novel and high-potential ideas through rapid, iterative innovation cycles.
2. Strategic Alignment: we prioritize disease areas that align closely with BeOne’s R&D priorities and long‑term vision.
3. Pipeline Impact: we translate insights into tangible assets and advance emerging platforms into impactful programs.

As an Associate Group Leader at BeOne Institute, you will help lead a high‑performing research team to advance breakthrough discoveries. You will set and execute a forward‑looking research strategy aligned with our mission, foster a collaborative environment where innovative ideas are translated into transformative medicines.

• Drive scientific excellence and delivery by establishing clear program goals and milestones.
• Communicate progress through regular updates while proactively identifying challenges and proposing solutions.
• Support the Group Leader, BeOne Institute and build and develop a high‑performing team and foster team members professional growth, technical expertise and scientific expertise. Lead cross‑disciplinary or cross‑functional collaborations and drive innovation within and beyond the Institute.
• Contribute to the development of research strategy and ensure effective execution within defined therapeutic area or technology space
• Provide scientific guidance and influence decision‑making within own research group, while contributing to broader discussions across the organization

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent advanced degree with deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: cancer biology, cancer immunology, immunology, protein engineering, AI‑driven protein design, or a related life sciences discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant post‑degree experience, including postdoctoral and/or industry research experience, with a strong track record of contributions to drug discovery or impactful scientific achievements.
• Ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative, fast‑paced, and interdisciplinary research environment, and to integrate multi‑disciplinary approaches to solve complex biological problems.
• Demonstrated scientific leadership and potential to lead a research group, with ability to influence cross‑functional collaborations
• Experience providing guidance and mentorship, supporting development of team members.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.

• May supervise or mentor individual contributors and/or lead project‑based teams, depending on business needs.

A Ph.D. or M.D., with 8+ years of experience or equivalent.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self‑Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results‑Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

Salary Range: $ - $ annually

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.…