Biogen
Associate Director, Immunobiology Open Innovation
San Francisco, CA, USA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$163k-$225kDetected 20 hours ago
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About the role
- We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Associate Director with deep expertise in immunology and drug discovery to join the Immunobiology Open Innovation Team within the Immunology Research Unit.
- This role is based in our South San Francisco West Coast Hub and operates at the interface of scientific discovery, external innovation, portfolio strategy, and Research-Development integration.
Responsibilities
- Support scientific due diligence through mechanistic evaluation, competitive landscape analysis, data and protocol review, translational assessment, and assessment of scientific fit.
- Collaborate across Research and Development to support indication expansion, lifecycle planning, translational strategy, and continuity of scientific rationale from discovery through development.
- Mentor scientists and contribute to team culture by providing scientific coaching, feedback, and development support while modeling collaborative and inclusive leadership behaviors.
- Guide experimental and translational strategy for in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies that elucidate mechanisms underlying inflammatory and autoimmune diseases and support decision‑making.
Requirements
- PhD in Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, or a related field, with 8+ years of relevant industry or translational research experience in inflammatory and autoimmune disease drug discovery.
- Deep expertise in innate and adaptive immune biology, immune signaling, and translational immunology.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to drug discovery strategy through rigorous evaluation of targets, mechanisms, external opportunities, and disease biology.
- Experience guiding experimental strategy across biochemical, cellular, tissue‑based, flow cytometry, functional genomics, ex vivo, and/or in vivo immunology approaches.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to independently evaluate complex scientific, translational, and competitive data.
- The successful candidate will bring strong immunology fundamentals and drug discovery experience, along with sound scientific judgment and the ability to evaluate emerging biology and external opportunities.
- Candidates must be within commuting distance or able to self‑relocate.
Nice to have
- Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical drug discovery, translational research, external innovation, and/or portfolio strategy.
- Experience contributing to external collaborations, partnerships, sponsored research agreements, or scientific due diligence efforts.
- Experience across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and/or cell‑based therapies.
- Experience integrating human biology, biomarker, multi‑omics, clinical, and translational datasets to inform target, indication, or program strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to portfolio discussions and help shape scientific strategy across programs or disease areas.
- External scientific network and ability to engage credibly with academic collaborators, companies, and key opinion leaders.
- Job Level: Management
- Additional Information
Compensation
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 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)
- Employee stock purchase plan
- 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.
Company info
- About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Associate Director with deep expertise in immunology and drug discovery to join the Immunobiology Open Innovation Team within the Immunology Research Unit.
- We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit.
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- 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.
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