Job Description

Summary:

A stealth mode, pre-clinical stage biotechnology company focused on inflammatory disease in relation to autoimmune disease mechanisms is searching for their first Head ofTranslational Immunology. You will apply your immunology biology and translational medicine experience to identify and solve challenges and drive efficient decision-making for all translational immunology projects, from assay development to clinical translation of immunology pipeline programs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Translational Medicine and Immunology leadership to multiple drug discovery programs in newco’s pipeline, driving translational projects from discovery into early and late clinical development.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and key opinion leaders to define clear translational trial endpoints.
• Bring a rigorous and efficient science-first philosophy to enable real-time analysis of clinical trial laboratory data.
• Enable program success through building external relationships to bring appropriate scientific experts to identify and solve key problems within programs.
• Represent the program team in discussions with management, scientific advisors, and external stakeholders.
• Work with management to ensure progress to goals and flexibly manage priorities in a dynamic scientifically rigorous small company environment.

Requirements:

• PhD, MD/PhD in Immunology or related discipline with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in preclinical and clinical immunology, including project leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of immunology and inflammation diseases, particularly in relation to autoimmune disease mechanisms.
• Extensive experience in translational immunology, spanning from discovery to clinical development, including biomarkers and target engagement.
• Strong network connections with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Good knowledge of clinical development in autoimmune diseases.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with discovery team.

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