Director, Bacterial Vaccine Discovery (Relocation Support)

Energy Jobline ZR; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting a Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery for a leading biopharma organization. The role focuses on discovery and development of novel bacterial vaccines, including carbohydrate conjugate, mRNA and protein-based approaches, and leading a team of scientists through early-stage portfolio.

Based in Gaithersburg, MD, the position requires a PhD with 8+ years of industry experience, strong leadership, and a background in bacterial vaccines or pathogenesis.

Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated people leadership.
• Strong background in bacterial vaccines and/or bacterial pathogenesis.

Responsibilities

• Leading scientists in bacterial vaccine discovery and characterization.
• Serving as scientific lead/SME across multiple vaccine programs.
• Characterizing immune responses and protective efficacy in preclinical disease models.
• Advancing programs from early research through candidate selection.
• Collaborating across Research, Translational Sciences, Bioprocess Development and Regulatory.
• Managing academic, biotech and CRO partnerships.
• Evaluating external science and potential partnering opportunities.
• Presenting strategy and data to senior leadership and governance teams.
• Mentoring and developing junior scientists.

Education

PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting a Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery for a leading biopharma organization. The role focuses on discovery and development of novel bacterial vaccines, including carbohydrate conjugate, mRNA and protein-based approaches, and leading a team of scientists through early-stage portfolio.

Based in Gaithersburg, MD, the position requires a PhD with 8+ years of industry experience, strong leadership, and a background in bacterial vaccines or pathogenesis.