CareerPlan

Scientific Associate Director, Human Disease Biology, Inflammation Research

US - California - South San FranciscoFull-time2026-09-17 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead disease-focused discovery strategy integrating multi-omic profiling, computational analysis, and human data to identify therapeutic targets and mechanisms in respiratory, dermatologic, and rheumatologic diseases.

Role type

Senior IC scientific leader (Associate Director)

Builds

Therapeutic hypotheses, target validation programs, and biomarker strategies for novel medicines

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Human Disease Biology / Inflammation

Required skills

Human disease biology, multi-omic integration (genetics, transcriptomics, proteomics, spatial biology, single-cell), computational analysis, drug discovery strategy, target validation, biomarker identification, patient stratification, cross-functional leadership, academic collaboration

Preferred skills

Academic research and biopharmaceutical drug discovery experience, high-impact publications/patents, systems immunology, AI-enabled biology, matrixed team leadership

Technologies

Multi-omics platforms, single-cell technologies, spatial biology tools, AI/computation frameworks

Responsibilities

Develop and execute disease-focused discovery strategies; integrate multimodal datasets to identify disease mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities; lead cross-functional initiatives for target validation and program prioritization; design and oversee internal/external collaborations; mentor scientists and foster collaborative practices; influence discovery program direction through disease insights.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities