Senior Director Infectious Diseases
Core
Lead the Infectious Diseases research team to guide drug targets from early discovery through clinical development, setting strategic direction and identifying novel technological approaches.
Role type
Senior Director, Infectious Diseases Research
Builds
Novel therapies for infectious diseases (antibody engineering, vaccine platforms, genetic medicines)
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Infectious Diseases
Required skills
Strategic leadership, team building and supervision, cross-functional collaboration, go/no-go decision making, regulatory document review, mentorship, budget and organization management, deep expertise in virology/immunology/microbiology, familiarity with antibody engineering/vaccine platforms/genetic medicines
Preferred skills
Drug development experience, broad professional network, strong publication record, national/international reputation
Technologies
Antibody engineering, vaccine platforms, genetic medicines
Responsibilities
Build and supervise the Infectious Diseases research team; Align priorities between senior leadership and the broader group; Identify new strategies and technologies for novel targets; Drive go/no-go decisions for projects; Represent group goals in internal and external forums; Mentor team members to develop their potential; Oversee review of regulatory submissions, manuscripts, and contracts
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership & team management
