Director Of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery

Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery Overview

• The Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery leads efforts in developing innovative bacterial vaccines using cutting-edge technologies.
• This role involves managing a team of scientists to advance vaccine research and development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and characterize effective vaccine candidates.
• Influence senior stakeholders and manage external collaborations to enhance the vaccine portfolio.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences and governance meetings.
• Develop and transfer assays for clinical trial immune response characterization.
• Evaluate external science opportunities to expand the bacterial vaccine pipeline.
• Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and success.

Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead a team to discover and characterize vaccine antigens, delivering robust research packages.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and present strategies and data to senior leaders.
• Collaborate with translational sciences to develop assays for clinical trials.
• Oversee partnerships with academic institutions and biotech collaborators.
• Evaluate external science and partnering opportunities for pipeline expansion.
• Engage with intellectual property attorneys to define IP strategies.
• Build relationships with leaders across various disciplines to ensure alignment.
• Communicate results, risks, and limitations effectively across projects and teams.
• Define training opportunities for junior colleagues in line with scientific principles.

Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery Job Requirements

• PhD in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related disciplines.
• 8+ years of industry experience with a strong track record in bacterial vaccine research.
• Proven leadership experience managing a team of scientists.
• Experience characterizing immune responses and vaccine efficacy in preclinical models.
• Familiarity with immunological assays for measuring vaccine-elicited immune responses.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience in biotech or pharmaceutical settings.
• Proficiency in developing and managing research budgets and partnerships.
• Excellent communication skills with strong business analysis capabilities.