ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, BIOCONJUGATION

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, BIOCONJUGATION

Sutro Biopharma is seeking an innovative and highly motivated Associate Director to join the Protein Biochemistry Group. The successful candidate will serve as a scientific leader in bioconjugation and analytical characterization of conjugates, supporting the discovery and development of next‑generation of antibody‑drug conjugates (ADCs). This role will be responsible for driving the development, optimization, and implementation of conjugation technologies and analytical workflows, including mass spectrometry‑based characterization of proteins and bioconjugates. The Associate Director will be a member of cross‑functional efforts to design, characterize, and advance novel conjugates, and contribute to strategic decisions that impact pipeline and platform development. Responsibilities Lead the conjugation team responsible for the development and optimization of site‑specific bioconjugation of next‑generation ADCs. Conjugate and characterize ADCs to support the early‑stage research pipeline. Develop analytical strategies to interrogate conjugation efficiency and biophysical properties of ADCs. Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to drive innovation in conjugation chemistry and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance Sutro's therapeutic platforms. Collaborate with teams in research and tech ops groups to progress molecules from early leads to early development. Qualifications Ph.D. in biochemistry or a related discipline with 8+ years of industry experience. Experience developing and troubleshooting bioconjugation methods is required. Experience working with ADCs or antibody fragments is preferred. Proficiency in analytical methods for characterization of proteins and bioconjugates utilizing HPLC (SEC, HIC, RP, and IEX), UV‑Vis, DLS, SDS‑PAGE, CE, and complementary biophysical techniques. Familiarity with various research‑scale affinity methods for protein purification, including desalting, SEC, IMAC, protein A, protein G. Experience with TFF is a plus. Experience with recombinant protein expression in E. coli and/or cell‑free protein synthesis systems is a plus. Sound exciting? Apply today and join our team! Sutro Biopharma, Inc. encourages all colleagues to be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 prior to the first date of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering a culture that is inclusive and values diversity in background and opinions. Sutro Biopharma hires extraordinary individuals into every position in the company and is committed to the diversity of our team. Our company progresses without regard of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, age, disability or citizenship status. We are dedicated to creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and succeed together. We look forward to hearing from candidates who are interested in exploring opportunities with Sutro! Our People & Culture team/hiring managers are unable to respond and do not accept solicitations from third‑party agencies. The anticipated salary range for fully qualified candidates applying for this role at Sutro Biopharma’s California based locations will be $173,000 - $196,000 (not including bonus, equity, and benefits). The final salary offered will be dependent on several factors that include and are not limited to relevant previous experience, job responsibilities and duration of experience, the type and length of experience within the industry and education. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sutro Biopharma, Inc.