Lead Immunology & Antibody Discovery Scientist

MSD; South San Francisco (CA); Vor Ort; USD 176.000 - 277.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MSD is seeking a Principal Scientist for the South San Francisco Discovery Biologics group. The role focuses on adaptive immunity and B cell biology to advance immunization-based antibody discovery programs. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, drive vaccine discovery initiatives, and contribute to strategic science across the organization.

The candidate will require a Ph.D. with 8+ years of relevant experience, a track record of therapeutic vaccine discovery leadership, and an ability to

Qualifikationen

• PhD with 8+ years in biophysics, biochemistry, structural biology or related discipline and relevant industry experience.
• Experience driving scientific and platform innovations in vaccine discovery and development.
• Experience leading therapeutic vaccine discovery programs.

Aufgaben

• Propose and lead technology development initiatives for immunization based de novo antibody discovery to increase candidate hit quality and decrease timelines.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional discovery project teams in partnership with therapeutic area scientists.
• Foster a high-performance growth mindset culture of collaboration, engagement, self-accountability, and inclusion.
• Stay abreast of external advancements in relevant scientific and technology fields.
• Promote the external reputation of our company’s Discovery Biologics department.

Kenntnisse

Antibody Therapeutics

B Cells

Biologics

Group Leadership

Immunology

Innovation

People Leadership

Program Leadership

Vaccine Development

Vaccine Research

Ausbildung

PhD in biophysics/biochemistry/structural biology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

MSD is seeking a Principal Scientist for the South San Francisco Discovery Biologics group. The role focuses on adaptive immunity and B cell biology to advance immunization-based antibody discovery programs. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, drive vaccine discovery initiatives, and contribute to strategic science across the organization.

The candidate will require a Ph.D. with 8+ years of relevant experience, a track record of therapeutic vaccine discovery leadership, and an ability to