Director, Novel Immunology Platforms & T Cell Strategy

BioSpace; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Time off

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a senior leader to define and drive biology strategy for novel platform projects in immunology. The role focuses on co-creating and implementing next-generation platforms across targets and mechanisms.

You will own broader biological validation, including in vivo studies, and collaborate with molecule maker colleagues to shape internal platform efforts. The position requires strong scientific and strategic judgment and a track record of leading cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, pharmacology, cell biology, bioengineering or related field with 5–10 years of experience.
• Significant autoimmune disease research and drug discovery experience.
• Experience designing and interpreting key biology experiments for platform validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead biology strategy for novel platform projects in immunology to enable next-generation therapeutics.
• Integrate disease biology, target context, platform requirements, and evidence needed to validate potential.
• Define priorities and focus areas for platform co-creation and target implementation.
• Evaluate external programs, technologies, and partnerships to inform platform bets.
• Align cross-functional stakeholders around platform design and validation plans.
• Lead biological validation of the platform and its application to selected targets, including in vivo studies.
• Provide go/no-go recommendations and data-driven decisions to drive momentum.

Skills

Immunology

Biology Strategy

In Vivo Validation

Cross-Functional Leadership

Data-Driven Decisions

Strategic Judgment

Education

PhD in immunology/related

Job description

Lilly is seeking a senior leader to define and drive biology strategy for novel platform projects in immunology. The role focuses on co-creating and implementing next-generation platforms across targets and mechanisms.

You will own broader biological validation, including in vivo studies, and collaborate with molecule maker colleagues to shape internal platform efforts. The position requires strong scientific and strategic judgment and a track record of leading cross-functional teams.