GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Andelyn Biosciences is an industry-leading cGMP production facility dedicated to advancing the field of gene therapy. Our mission is to use our knowledge, resources, technology, and experience in the field of translational and regulatory science, to develop new, safe, and effective long-term treatments for diseases. There is no disease too rare and no challenge too difficult as we strive to make a difference with every product and to leave hope on the minds of every patient and their families. Andelyn is primarily a full-service manufacturer of Adeno Associated Virus (AAV). We work with over 100 clients each year to manufacture AAV at development, toxicology, clinical and commercial quality.

 A successful Director of Immunology Discovery must share our values, be dedicated to bringing transformative therapeutics to patients and hold a growth mindset to continuously challenge themselves to innovate. The Director of Immunology Discovery will be responsible for contributing to the creation and execution of clinical development strategy for Andelyn while building the Immunology pipeline.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide scientific leadership in Immunology new target discovery and development working with multiple cross-functional teams.

• Recruit and lead a research team to drive Immunology projects: identify and propose potential targets, generate target hypothesis, build data package, and evaluate potential therapeutics. The research team will consist of groups of scientists focusing on different biology areas including myeloid biology, T cell biology, etc.

• Collaborate with internal functional teams and external experts as appropriate to develop a scientific strategy for novel target identification.

• Propose and develop innovative methodologies and technologies for project development.   


REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ph.D. (and/or MD) in Biology, Immunology, or Pharmacology with 6+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience.

• Experience in Immunology drug discovery and development.

• First-hand experience with new target identification and validation, model development.

• Ability to drive and influence projects from discovery through early clinical development.

• Experience managing a group of scientists to drive projects

• Outstanding research, analytical and organizational skills.

• Strong scientific communication skills; a team player.

• Experience with biologic drug discovery is a plus.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Sitting

- Walking/Standing/Stooping - Independently lifting up to 50 pounds.

- Talking on the phone or in person.

- Typing on a computer keyboard.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so identified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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