Director, Bacterial Vaccine Discovery
Core
Lead a team of scientists to discover and develop bacterial vaccines (carbohydrate conjugate, mRNA, protein-based) and advance the portfolio through preclinical characterization.
Role type
Senior IC Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery
Builds
Early-stage bacterial vaccine candidates and research packages
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Vaccines / Immunology
Required skills
Bacterial vaccine research, Bacterial pathogenesis, Immune response characterization, Small animal disease models, Functional immunological assays, Cross-functional collaboration, Budget management, Team leadership
Preferred skills
mRNA vaccine development, Protein-based vaccine development, Carbohydrate conjugate vaccine development, IP strategy, Academic partnership management
Technologies
mRNA, Protein-based platforms, Carbohydrate conjugate platforms
Responsibilities
Lead a team of scientists to discover and characterize candidate vaccine antigens; Serve as subject matter expert and research lead for multiple programs; Present key findings and research progress at top-tier scientific conferences; Partner with Translational Sciences to develop and transfer assays for characterizing immune responses; Oversee and maintain accountability for partnerships with third parties; Evaluate external science and partnering opportunities; Engage with intellectual property attorneys to define IP strategy; Build relationships with senior leaders across Research, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Clinical and Translational Medicine; Ensure clear communication of results, risks, and uncertainties; Define training and development opportunities for junior colleagues.