Principal Scientist, Immunology
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 142000 - 190000
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About This Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Principal Scientist with deep drug discovery and development experience in diseases with an inflammatory etiology to join our growing Immunology Research Unit in our West Coast Hub SSF site. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immunology cellular and molecular biology and/or a related scientific field and contribute to the discovery and development of novel therapies targeting inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. This role requires a strong foundation in experimental design data interpretation and technical leadership combined with the ability to evaluate external opportunities and contribute to strategic decision-making. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment at the nexus of basic research and therapeutic innovation to develop transformative therapies aimed at addressing unmet medical needs for patients who need it most.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and lead innovative in vitro and in vivo studies to uncover mechanisms driving inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
- Discover and validate novel drug targets biomarkers and pathways critical to immune-mediated disorders.
- Deliver high-quality data to support lead optimization biomarker development and translational research for priority programs in our expanding Immunology pipeline.
- Analyze and interpret complex datasets ensuring scientific rigor reproducibility and adherence to regulatory and safety standards; communicate findings through internal presentations and external forums (conferences publications).
- Collaborate across disciplinesincluding pharmacology synthetic medicine protein engineering and computational sciencesto advance target identification drug discovery and clinical development.
- Shape portfolio strategy by identifying gaps and opportunities for scientific innovation.
- Partner with business development and corporate strategy teams to evaluate the scientific merit of potential assets collaborations and licensing opportunities.
- Contribute to due diligence efforts including mechanistic evaluations protocol reviews external data assessments and intellectual property analysis.
- Champion scientific excellence and innovation by staying current with emerging research and technologies in immunology and inflammation.
Who You Are:
You are passionate about advancing the field of immunology through innovative research and strategic collaborations. With a deep commitment to scientific excellence you thrive on driving discovery programs that have the potential to transform patient care.
This position is based in South San Francisco California and requires frequent onsite presence. Candidates must be within commutable distance or able to self-relocate to be considered.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Immunology Cellular and Molecular Biology or a related scientific field with 5 years of industry experience preferably in inflammatory and autoimmune disease drug discovery and development (Masters with 8 years of experience Bachelors with 10 years of experience)
- Strong expertise in immune cell biology (innate and adaptive immunity) cell signaling and immunological assay development
- Hands-on experience with relevant techniques including biochemical and cellular assay development tissue culture flow cytometry and functional genomics techniques
- Experience with disease models of inflammation and/or autoimmunity
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in team settings
- Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills for evaluating scientific data and external opportunities
- Excellent communication skills for translating complex science into business-relevant insights
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in biotech/pharma drug discovery or translational research (5 years)
- Experience working with small molecule biologics and/or cell based therapeutic drug discovery and development
- Strong technical expertise in multiparametric flow cytometry (e.g. 15 colors)
- Experience with multiomics analyses (e.g. genomic transcriptomic proteomics etc.)
- Experience in due diligence and business development support is highly desirable
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant skills & experience job location and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families physical financial emotional and social well-being; including but not limited to:
- Medical Dental Vision & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver life-changing medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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About Company
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patientsÂ’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, ... View more
