Director, Protein Sciences & Antibody Conjugates

Alector Inc.

South San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

4 days ago
Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work options
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Alector Inc. seeks an experienced Protein Sciences leader in South San Francisco to oversee internal and CRO-supported protein projects.

You will lead a small team, develop antibody-oligonucleotide conjugate capabilities, and ensure readiness from discovery through development. You will train staff, troubleshoot complex assays, and integrate AI tools to accelerate workflows while collaborating across discovery, platform, development, and CMC teams to address developability and manufacturing

Qualifications

  • PhD or equivalent with 8+ years in biotech/pharma.
  • Experience leadingProtein Sciences staff and external partners.
  • Proven track record advancing proteins/antibodies toward development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead internal and external Protein Sciences activities.
  • Build and scale protein purification, conjugation, and analytical capabilities.
  • Mentor team and manage CRO partnerships to meet timelines.
  • Collaborate across discovery, development, and CMC teams to address developability.

Skills

Protein production
Protein purification
Analytical methods
FPLC/AKTA
HPLC
Mass spectrometry
Developability
CMC
Team leadership
CRO management
AI in research

Education

PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, or related
MS with 10+ years relevant experience

Tools

FPLC/AKTA
HPLC
Mass spectrometry

Job description

Alector Inc. seeks an experienced Protein Sciences leader in South San Francisco to oversee internal and CRO-supported protein projects.

You will lead a small team, develop antibody-oligonucleotide conjugate capabilities, and ensure readiness from discovery through development. You will train staff, troubleshoot complex assays, and integrate AI tools to accelerate workflows while collaborating across discovery, platform, development, and CMC teams to address developability and manufacturing

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Lead Protein Sciences for Antibody–Oligonucleotide Conjugates
Lead Protein Sciences for Antibody–Oligonucleotide Conjugates

Alector, Inc. • South San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid
USD 200,000 - 225,000
Hybrid work options
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Associate Director, Protein Sciences
Associate Director, Protein Sciences

Alector, Inc. • South San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid
USD 200,000 - 225,000
Hybrid work options
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Associate Director, Protein Sciences
Associate Director, Protein Sciences

Alector Inc. • South San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid
USD 180,000 - 260,000
Flexible hybrid work options
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Senior Bioanalytical Sciences Lead – PK & Immunogenicity
Senior Bioanalytical Sciences Lead – PK & Immunogenicity

Alector • South San Francisco (CA)

On-site
USD 200,000 - 232,000
Flexible hybrid work options
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Bioconjugate Lead Scientist, Protein Sciences
Bioconjugate Lead Scientist, Protein Sciences

Ampersand • Massachusetts

Hybrid
USD 100,000 - 143,000
Healthcare coverage
Annual incentive program
Retirement benefits
Director, Protein Science — Lead Multispecific Antibody Programs
Director, Protein Science — Lead Multispecific Antibody Programs

Alloy Therapeutics, Inc. • Waltham (MA)

On-site
USD 170,000 - 200,000
Unlimited PTO
Continuing education stipend
Wellness program
Senior Bioanalytical Scientist — PK/ADA & Biomarker Assays
Senior Bioanalytical Scientist — PK/ADA & Biomarker Assays

Alector Inc. • South San Francisco (CA)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 180,000
Flexible hybrid work options
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive and unique benefits
Lead Developability Scientist — Antibody & Protein Sciences
Lead Developability Scientist — Antibody & Protein Sciences

Cartography Biosciences, Inc. • South San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid
USD 175,000 - 215,000
Health benefits
Senior Antibody Engineering Lead
Senior Antibody Engineering Lead

Prellis Biologics, Inc • Berkeley (CA)

Hybrid
USD 141,000 - 216,000
Medical coverage
401(k) plan
Flexible work model
Senior Scientist, Developability & Antibody Engineering
Senior Scientist, Developability & Antibody Engineering

Cartography Biosciences • South San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid
USD 200,000 - 215,000