Senior Director, Biology Group Leader; Immunology and Respiratory Therapeutic Area)

Ailux is an innovative biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing next-generation biologic therapeutics for chronic respiratory and immunological diseases with high unmet medical need. The company integrates advanced computational approaches with rigorous experimental and translational science across the drug discovery continuum, enabling faster and more informed decision-making from target identification through clinical candidate selection.

As an AI-native biotech and a subsidiary of Xtal Pi, Ailux combines proprietary computational models with state-of-the-art wet lab capabilities to design differentiated therapeutics against challenging biological targets. The company has established strategic partnerships with leading pharmaceutical organisations, providing external validation of its scientific platform and discovery capabilities. Looking ahead, Ailux’s vision is to build a fully integrated, end-to-end drug discovery and development organisation capable of delivering the next generation of medicines for patients with chronic respiratory and immunological diseases.

By combining advanced AI capabilities with deep biological, translational and clinical insight, the company aims to accelerate the development of differentiated therapeutics with meaningful impact for patients worldwide.

Backed by an experienced leadership team, leading scientific advisors and a highly multidisciplinary organisation, Ailux is approaching a key inflection point as its first wave of therapeutic programmes advances toward clinical development. This is an opportunity to help shape the scientific foundations, pipeline and culture of a rapidly growing biotechnology company operating at the intersection of AI, translational science and next-generation therapeutics.

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Group Head, Immunology Biology & Program Lead to establish and lead Ailux’s Immunology Biology organization. Reporting to the VP, Head of Biology, Respiratory & Immunology, this individual will play a pivotal role in shaping Ailux's scientific strategy, portfolio direction, and future pipeline growth.

The successful candidate will lead preclinical biology, translational research, and IND-enabling strategies across Ailux's respiratory and immunology portfolio, driving rapid, data-driven progression from target identification through early clinical development for novel biologics, multispecific antibodies, and peptide therapeutics.

Working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, computational drug design, disease biology, and translational science, you will ensure that deep biological understanding, disease relevance, and differentiation strategies are embedded at the earliest stages of discovery and translated into clear development recommendations and portfolio decisions.

This is a unique opportunity to build and shape Immunology Biology function from the ground up while working at the forefront of AI-enabled drug discovery and partnering closely with AI scientists, protein engineers, and translational experts to develop next-generation medicines. You will have significant influence on target selection, program prioritization, and portfolio strategy while helping unlock the full potential of AI-driven drug discovery.

• Establish and lead Ailux's Immunology Biology team, defining scientific strategy, operating model, organizational structure, and long-term functional vision.
• Build, recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing multidisciplinary biology team spanning discovery biology, translational biology, and project leadership.
• Define and execute biology strategies supporting both target discovery and program progression…