Lead Scientist: Antibody Discovery & Innovation

HireLifeScience; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in South San Francisco seeks a Principal Scientist to lead in vivo antibody discovery strategies within the Discovery Biologics group. You will drive cross-functional projects, oversee technology development, and mentor teams to advance challenging targets with aggressive timelines.

The role requires a Ph.D. with 8+ years in relevant sciences, a track record of therapeutic antibody discovery leadership, and strong communication and collaboration skills in a dynamic biotech

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 8+ years in biophysics, biochemistry, structural biology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic leadership for in vivo antibody discovery strategies, including operations and innovation.
• Lead technology development initiatives to improve hit quality and reduce timelines.
• Guide cross-functional discovery teams and partner with therapeutic area scientists.
• Contribute to strategic goals in pipeline advancement and scientific excellence.

Skills

Antibody drug discovery

Adaptive immunity

B-cell biology

Leadership

Publications & presentations

Communication & collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Biophysics/Biochemistry/Structural Biology

Job description

Merck & Co. in South San Francisco seeks a Principal Scientist to lead in vivo antibody discovery strategies within the Discovery Biologics group. You will drive cross-functional projects, oversee technology development, and mentor teams to advance challenging targets with aggressive timelines.

The role requires a Ph.D. with 8+ years in relevant sciences, a track record of therapeutic antibody discovery leadership, and strong communication and collaboration skills in a dynamic biotech