CareerPlan

Senior Principal Scientist, Cancer Immunology, Discovery Biology, Oncology Thematic Research Center

Seattle 400 Dexter - WA - USFull-time$174k–$211k2026-07-01 → 2026-11-13
On-site · United States

Core

Lead matrixed T cell engager (TCE) and cancer immunology discovery teams from target concept to IND, leveraging proprietary technologies to identify and validate novel therapeutic approaches for refractory tumors.

Role type

Senior Principal Scientist (Strategy & Leadership)

Builds

Novel T cell engager and cancer immunology therapeutics

Domain

Oncology / Cancer Immunology / Biologics

Required skills

T cell engager discovery, cancer immunology strategy, in vitro experimentation leadership, IND contribution, cross-functional program management, complex biologics profiling, high throughput screening, biologically complex cell-based assays, in vivo functional assay interpretation, AI for strategic planning

Preferred skills

T cell redirected therapies development, complex biologics discovery, matrixed discovery program leadership, mentoring lab-based biologists

Technologies

Proprietary T cell engager platforms, in vitro/ex vivo models, biologically complex cell-based assays

Responsibilities

Lead matrixed TCE/cancer immunology discovery teams from concept to IND; Deploy techniques for function-based identification of lead drug candidates; Shape overall strategy and inform therapeutic innovation; Collaborate with functional leads (pharmacology, DMPK, bioinformatics) to drive programs; Present complex concepts to governance and full team meetings; Mentor junior scientists and lead biology teams supporting in vitro experimentation

Seniority

Senior Principal, Strategy & Mentorship