CareerPlan

Principal Scientist, Biology

United States - California - Foster CityFull-time$196k–$253k2026-09-16 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead antiviral drug discovery programs targeting viruses associated with autoimmune, inflammatory, and immunocompromised diseases.

Role type

Principal Scientist, Biology (Virology)

Builds

Antiviral drug discovery programs and candidate selection

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Virology / Immunology

Required skills

Virology expertise, experimental design, assay execution, data interpretation, scientific communication, mentoring scientists, cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Herpesvirus expertise, immunology, drug discovery experience, preclinical development, assay development, viral infection models

Technologies

Cell-based assays, viral infection models, antiviral potency assays

Responsibilities

Provide scientific leadership for antiviral discovery programs; lead design and execution of in vitro virology studies; identify and address critical scientific questions; serve as a scientific leader on cross-functional teams; mentor and develop scientists; communicate scientific insights to teams and leadership.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship