Associate Group Leader, BeOne Institute, San Carlos, California

BeiGene Ltd.; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

BeOne Institute in San Carlos, CA, invites an Associate Group Leader to guide a high-performing research team focused on transforming cancer biology into actionable therapies. You will set strategic direction, foster innovation, and mentor scientists while delivering milestone-driven programs across oncology and immunology. The role requires a Ph.D.

or M.D. with 8+ years in drug discovery, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a record of cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent with 8+ years of post-degree experience.
• Strong track record in drug discovery or biomedical research.
• Ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams and collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing research team and guide a forward-looking strategy.
• Champion emerging technologies and data-driven approaches in oncology.
• Communicate progress and address challenges with proactive solutions.
• Mentor team members and foster scientific independence.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Team mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Biology expertise

AI & data analytics

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. with 8+ years

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.

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:

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.

Essential Functions of the Job:

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.

• 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. 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.

• 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].