Jobs in Montgomery County, MD

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Director, Bacterial Vaccine Discovery to lead the bacterial vaccines pillar within our Bacterial mAbs and Vaccines Team.

What you'll bring

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• PhD in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline, with 12+ years of industry experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing a team of junior scientists (PhD and non-PhD level).
• Strong track record in bacterial vaccine research and/or bacterial pathogenesis.
• Demonstrated experience leading efforts to characterize immune responses and protective efficacy of vaccine antigens in small animal disease models.
• ·         Familiarity with functional immunological assays, such as opsonophagocytic killing assays and serum bactericidal assays, used to measure vaccine-elicited immune responses.
• ·         Cross-functional collaboration experience, successfully delivering research and development programs in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting.
• ·         Experience supporting or leading interdisciplinary vaccine discovery or development programs from early research through candidate selection.
• ·         Proven ability to develop and manage budgets for research programs and external partnerships.
• ·         Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong business analysis and consultancy capabilities.