Translational Research Vaccines and Adjuvants Senior Director

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.

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The Translational Research Senior Director is a strategic scientific leader responsible for developing and executing translational research strategies that advance innovative vaccine and adjuvant programs from discovery through clinical proof-of-concept and late-stage development. This individual provides scientific leadership across a global portfolio and integrates immunology, biomarkers, vaccinology, translational/back translational and clinical development.

• Lead translational research strategies across vaccine and adjuvant programs
• Establish biomarker and immune correlate strategies
• Integrate preclinical and clinical datasets
• Support protocol design and translational endpoints
• Lead external collaborations and KOL engagement
• Attend scientific meetings, prepare manuscripts, and deliver presentations of scientific findings
• Contribute to portfolio strategy and due diligence activities
• Mentor scientists

• Deep expertise in immunology, vaccinology, translational medicine and biomarker sciences.
• Strong understanding of vaccine development, regulatory expectations, systems biology, multi-omics approaches and clinical development.
• Excellent leadership, communication and matrix-management skills.
• High degree of organizational awareness, ability to connect the dots to understand all the interdependency and big picture.

• PhD, MD or MD/PhD in Immunology, Vaccinology, Translational Medicine, Molecular Biology or related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years relevant biopharmaceutical experience.
• Advanced degree in life sciences, clinical pharmacology, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of pharmaceutical clinical research experience, additional experience in an academic setting advantageous.
• Demonstrated success supporting vaccine and/or adjuvant development programs and leading global cross-functional teams.
• Experience overseeing and conducting clinical trials.

Primarily remote role with periodic on-site meetings in office. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Fast-paced environment handling multiple demands is involved. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.

This is an individual contributor role and does not have direct reports or formal people‑management responsibilities.

Primarily remote role with periodic on-site meetings in office. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Fast-paced environment handling multiple demands is involved. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.

The base salary range for this role is $ - $ Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical,…