Associate Group Leader, BeOne Institute, San Carlos, California

BeOne Medicines; California; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

BeOne Medicines Ltd. in San Carlos, CA, seeks an Associate Group Leader to guide a high-performing research team and translate visionary science into actionable therapeutics. You will set a forward-looking research strategy aligned with BeOne's mission and foster a collaborative environment that turns ideas into transformative medicines.

The role requires a Ph.D. or M.D. with 8+ years in drug discovery or related life sciences, plus strong leadership, communication, and cross-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent advanced degree in cancer biology, immunology, protein engineering, AI-driven protein design, or related field.
• 8+ years of post-degree experience in drug discovery or related research.
• Strong collaboration and scientific leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and apply emerging technologies and data-driven approaches to accelerate discovery.
• Set program goals and milestones and drive scientific excellence.
• Communicate progress and proactively address challenges.
• Build and develop a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Lead cross-functional collaborations to drive innovation.

Skills

AI-driven design

Genomics analysis

Team leadership

Scientific communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent

Job description

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.

Job Description

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

General Description

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:

• Bold Exploration: we pursue novel and high-potential ideas through rapid, iterative innovation cycles.
• Strategic Alignment: we prioritize disease areas that align closely with BeOne's R&D priorities and long-term vision.
• 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.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Champion the evaluation and application of emerging technologies and data-driven approaches, including AI, genomics and multiomic analysis, chemical biology, and large-scale biological data analytics, to generate new biological insights and accelerate therapeutic discovery.
• Drive scientific excellence and delivery by establishing clear program goals and milestones.
• Communicate progress through regular updates while proactively identifying challenges and proposing solutions.
• Build and develop a high-performing team and fostering team members’ professional growth, technical expertise, and scientific independence.
• Lead cross-disciplinary or cross-functional collaborations and drive innovation within and beyond the Institute.

Requirements

• 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.
• Scientific leadership to build and sustain collaborative relationships across functional and disciplinary boundaries.
• Experience of providing scientific guidance and mentorship in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Education Required

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

Global Competencies

• 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: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 annually

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail].