Director, Antibody Discovery

Job Summary (Primary Function)

The Director, Antibody Discovery implements, develops, and operates the antibody discovery platforms. Directs the discovery of therapeutic and tool antibody campaigns; operates as project or technology leader on Biotherapeutic Research campaigns; and supports external collaborations.

• Lead antibody discovery using immunization and/or display technologies.
• Direct external collaborations for discovery and optimization of biotherapeutic compounds.
• Support establishment and management of new antibody discovery technology platforms.
• Collaborate with immunologists and pharmacologists to drive target validation and discovery programs.
• Utilize Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and internal resources to optimize discovery processes, ensuring inclusivity and collaboration.
• Manage a team of scientists supporting antibody (Ab) discovery and technology development.
• Establish and manage ambitious timelines for multiple discovery projects.
• Participate as an in-house specialist in Due Diligences.
• Responsible for NGS platform implementation for Ab. Discovery.

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or related field; relevant antibody discovery experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience in antibody discovery using hybridoma, single-cell B cloning, and/or display technologies (antibodies and antibody fragments).
• Immunization approaches for enhancing immune responses to challenging antigens (desired).
• Antibody optimization/characterization (preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of molecular biology and bioinformatics.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Experience leading a diverse scientific team and managing a scientific group.