Program Manager in Gaithersburg

Energy Jobline ZR; Gaithersburg (MD); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 300 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting a Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery for a leading biopharma organization. The role focuses on discovery and development of novel bacterial vaccines, including carbohydrate conjugate, mRNA and protein-based approaches, and leading a team of scientists through early-stage portfolio.

Based in Gaithersburg, MD, the position requires a PhD with 8+ years of industry experience, strong leadership, and a background in bacterial vaccines or pathogenesis.

Qualificações

• PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated people leadership.
• Strong background in bacterial vaccines and/or bacterial pathogenesis.

Responsabilidades

• Leading scientists in bacterial vaccine discovery and characterization.
• Serving as scientific lead/SME across multiple vaccine programs.
• Characterizing immune responses and protective efficacy in preclinical disease models.
• Advancing programs from early research through candidate selection.
• Collaborating across Research, Translational Sciences, Bioprocess Development and Regulatory.
• Managing academic, biotech and CRO partnerships.
• Evaluating external science and potential partnering opportunities.
• Presenting strategy and data to senior leadership and governance teams.
• Mentoring and developing junior scientists.

Formação académica

PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery opportunity with a leading global biopharmaceutical organization.

This is a highly visible scientific leadership role focused on the discovery and development of novel bacterial vaccines, including carbohydrate conjugate, mRNA and protein-based approaches.

The Director will lead a team of scientists responsible for identifying and characterizing vaccine candidates and advancing programs through the early-stage portfolio.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading scientists in bacterial vaccine discovery and characterization
• Serving as scientific lead/SME across multiple vaccine programs
• Characterizing immune responses and protective efficacy in preclinical disease models
• Advancing programs from early research through candidate selection
• Collaborating across Research, Translational Sciences, Bioprocess Development and Regulatory
• Managing academic, biotech and CRO partnerships
• Evaluating external science and potential partnering opportunities
• Presenting strategy and data to senior leadership and governance teams
• Mentoring and developing junior scientists

We’re seeking a PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline with 8+ years of industry experience, demonstrated people leadership, and a strong background in bacterial vaccines and/or bacterial pathogenesis.

The position is based in Gaithersburg, MD, and candidates must either be local or willing to relocate. A strong relocation package is available.