Director/Senior Director, Immunology
Iambic TherapeuticsAI Drug company
San Diego, United StatesDirector
Coatue
NVIDIA
Abingworth
Exor
Illumina Ventures
Mubadala Capital
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About the role
TL;DR
Lead immunology strategy for small-molecule discovery programs, translating disease biology into evidence packages.
- •Iambic Therapeutics is seeking a scientific leader with deep expertise in immunology and immunopharmacology to join the Biology group as Director or Senior Director.
- •This individual will define and execute biology strategies for small-molecule discovery programs.
- •Key Responsibilities Lead immunology strategy from target validation through IND-enabling studies.
- •Oversee disease-relevant in vitro and ex vivo studies using primary human immune cells.
- •Define and oversee in vivo efficacy, pharmacodynamic, and mechanistic studies.
- •Manage and develop scientists and associates, oversee CROs and other partners.
- •Requirements PhD in immunology or a related field, with 15+ years of relevant experience.
- •Track record leading cross-functional small-molecule programs from hit identification through development candidate nomination.
- •Deep expertise in innate and/or adaptive immunology and extensive experience with primary-cell and ex vivo studies.
- •Experience designing and interpreting in vivo efficacy, pharmacodynamic, and mechanistic studies.
- •Strong people leadership and executive communication skills.
Required skills
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Domain expertise
biotechhealthcare
Benefits & perks
Company-paid healthcare, Flexible spending accounts, Voluntary life insurance, 401(k) matching, Uncapped vacation
Tech stack
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