Senior Director, AIRx Biologics Discovery Lead
Core
Lead end-to-end biologics discovery for 2–3 large molecule programs from target selection to IND filing, integrating AI/ML and automation to accelerate delivery to the clinic.
Role type
Senior Director, Biologics Discovery Lead
Builds
Large molecule discovery programs (antibodies, bispecifics, fusion proteins) with IND-enabling data
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Biologics Discovery / AI-driven Protein Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Biologic drug discovery strategy, protein engineering (affinity maturation, Fc engineering), AI/ML integration (generative protein design), CMC considerations, DMPK modeling, CRO/CDMO management, IND filing
Preferred skills
Experience with yeast display, single B cell technologies, regulatory pathways (BLA/MAA), strategic partnerships
Technologies
RFdiffusion, ProteinMPNN, ESMFold, AlphaFold
Responsibilities
Lead biologics discovery from target selection to candidate nomination; Establish discovery strategies across emerging modalities; Embed AI-driven protein design and high-throughput platforms; Evaluate and prioritize biologic candidates; Lead sequence optimization and developability studies; Manage external execution via CROs/CDMOs; Represent AIRx externally as BD subject matter expert
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership & execution