Jobs in South San Francisco, CA

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Scientist / Associate Director to join our Translational Biology team. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Director of Translational Biology. The incumbent will have hands on experience leading research programs and will be skilled in developing and executing experiments to advance novel biologics. This role will have the opportunity to lead programs from early discovery to IND-enabling studies, working collaboratively across groups in research and development and will be the scientific team leader responsible for data analysis, thorough documentation in advancement of INDs, and clear communication of results.

What you'll bring

• We’re looking for candidates who are curious, proactive, and collaborative, with a strong scientific foundation and hands-on technical expertise.
• Demonstrated success leading autoimmune or inflammatory disease programs
• Experience drafting/managing in vivo/ex-vivo pharmacology studies
• Experience in CRO management
• Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and scientific achievement in immunology as evidenced by contributions to INDs, patents, and/or publications
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, team-oriented environment with colleagues from diverse disciplines is essential
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience (may include post doc)
• The pay range reflects several levels within the Scientific job family, and final title and compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
• PhD in Immunology, Pharmacology, or related field preferred