Director Of Immunology PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Actalent
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Job summary
Actalent seeks a senior scientific leader to drive Portfolio Strategy & Product Development, collaborating with executive and commercial partners to define priorities and growth opportunities. You will oversee scientific data generation, contribute to publications, and support commercialization through technical content and strategic decisions.
The role emphasizes leadership and innovation, with partnership across research, commercial, and operational teams to advance offerings and market
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or related life sciences field.
- 10+ years of relevant scientific experience in academic, biotech, pharma, or related settings.
- 8+ years of people leadership and team management experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of scientific portfolio strategies aligned with organizational goals and customer needs.
- Build relationships with academic researchers, industry experts, and strategic partners to address scientific questions and market needs.
- Lead and mentor a team of scientific professionals, managing resources, timelines, and priorities to ensure project execution.
Skills
Education
Job description
Portfolio Strategy & Product Development (55%) Lead the development and execution of innovative scientific portfolio strategies aligned with organizational objectives and customer needs. Partner with executive leadership and commercial stakeholders to define portfolio priorities, goals, and growth opportunities. Monitor portfolio performance and communicate progress, milestones, and strategic recommendations to leadership. Collaborate across research, commercial, and operational teams to ensure alignment of objectives and execution. Support commercialization efforts by providing scientific expertise and contributing to technical and marketing content. Identify new opportunities to expand scientific offerings and strengthen market position. Scientific Research & Innovation (25%) Build and maintain relationships with academic researchers, industry experts, and strategic partners. Develop research concepts, scientific hypotheses, and experimental strategies to address emerging scientific questions and market needs. Lead the generation and interpretation of high-quality scientific data to support publications, product development, and innovation initiatives. Foster a culture of scientific rigor, continuous learning, and evidence-based decision making. Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance scientific and operational effectiveness. Stay current with scientific advancements and emerging technologies relevant to the organization's focus areas. Leadership & Team Development (20%) Lead, mentor, and develop a team of scientific professionals, providing coaching, performance guidance, and career development support. Promote a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture. Empower team members through effective delegation, resource allocation, and professional growth opportunities. Manage departmental resources, budgets, timelines, and priorities to ensure successful project execution. Provide strategic scientific direction and oversight for research programs and portfolio initiatives. Support workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning efforts.
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Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related life sciences discipline. 10+ years of relevant scientific experience within academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related environments. 8+ years of people leadership and team management experience. Strong knowledge of immunology, translational research, disease biology, and biological assay interpretation. Demonstrated ability to develop scientific strategies, generate innovative research concepts, and design complex experimental approaches. Experience leveraging artificial intelligence and data-driven approaches to generate scientific insights and support decision making. Proven ability to translate scientific concepts into commercially relevant solutions. Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Entry Level
This is a Permanent position based out of Danvers, MA.
The pay range for this position is $210000.00 - $245000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Health Vision 401k PTO Bonus
This is a fully onsite position in Danvers,MA.
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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