Director Of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery

Job DetailExperience Level DirectorDegree Type Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Employment Full TimeWorking Type HybridJob Reference 0000020871Salary Type AnnuallyIndustry PharmaceuticalsSelling Points Lead groundbreaking research in bacterial vaccine development with a global impact. Collaborate with top-tier scientists and institutions to advance medical innovation. Enjoy a hybrid work environment with competitive benefits.Job DescriptionDirector of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery OverviewThe Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery leads efforts in developing innovative bacterial vaccines using cutting-edge technologies.This role involves managing a team of scientists to advance vaccine research and development.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and characterize effective vaccine candidates.Influence senior stakeholders and manage external collaborations to enhance the vaccine portfolio.Present research findings at scientific conferences and governance meetings.Develop and transfer assays for clinical trial immune response characterization.Evaluate external science opportunities to expand the bacterial vaccine pipeline.Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and success.Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery Key Responsibilities & DutiesLead a team to discover and characterize vaccine antigens, delivering robust research packages.Serve as a subject matter expert and present strategies and data to senior leaders.Collaborate with translational sciences to develop assays for clinical trials.Oversee partnerships with academic institutions and biotech collaborators.Evaluate external science and partnering opportunities for pipeline expansion.Engage with intellectual property attorneys to define IP strategies.Build relationships with leaders across various disciplines to ensure alignment.Communicate results, risks, and limitations effectively across projects and teams.Define training opportunities for junior colleagues in line with scientific principles.Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery Job RequirementsPhD in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related disciplines.8+ years of industry experience with a strong track record in bacterial vaccine research.Proven leadership experience managing a team of scientists.Experience characterizing immune responses and vaccine efficacy in preclinical models.Familiarity with immunological assays for measuring vaccine-elicited immune responses.Cross-functional collaboration experience in biotech or pharmaceutical settings.Proficiency in developing and managing research budgets and partnerships.Excellent communication skills with strong business analysis capabilities.