Senior Bioanalytical Sciences Lead – PK & Immunogenicity

Alector

South San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 232,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work options
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Alector seeks an Associate Director, Bioanalytical Sciences to provide strategic and hands-on leadership across nonclinical and clinical programs at its South San Francisco headquarters. The role combines portfolio-level bioanalytical strategy with direct assay development and bench work.

Responsibilities include independent design and optimization of ELISA and MSD ligand-binding assays, ADA/NAb approaches, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration with Research, Toxicology, and

Qualifications

  • PhD or MS with extensive biotech/CRO/pharma experience.
  • Hands-on ELISA/MSD assay development with ADA/NAb experience.
  • Experience transferring assays to CROs and generating technical reports.
  • Strong knowledge of FDA/EMA bioanalytical guidance and regulated bioanalysis.
  • Leadership experience in a fast-paced multidisciplinary setting.
  • Experience using AI tools and LLMs in the lab.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive bioanalytical strategy across programs.
  • Lead assay development and stay hands-on in the laboratory.
  • Translate bioanalytical data into clear scientific decisions.
  • Partner across Research, Toxicology, and Clinical Development.
  • Lead and develop the bioanalytical team and mentor staff.
  • Oversee CROs and method transfer for nonclinical/clinical studies.

Skills

ELISA & MSD
ADA & NAb assays
Bioanalytical strategy
Regulatory knowledge
Team leadership

Education

PhD in Biology/Pharmacology/Immunology/Biochemistry
MS/MSc with 12–15 years in industry

Tools

Benchling
LIMS
MSD platform

Job description

Alector seeks an Associate Director, Bioanalytical Sciences to provide strategic and hands-on leadership across nonclinical and clinical programs at its South San Francisco headquarters. The role combines portfolio-level bioanalytical strategy with direct assay development and bench work.

Responsibilities include independent design and optimization of ELISA and MSD ligand-binding assays, ADA/NAb approaches, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration with Research, Toxicology, and

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