Description
At Bayer, we're seeking an experienced and highly motivated Therapeutic Antibody Drug Hunter to provide enterprise-level scientific leadership and orchestrate multiple projects involving antibody-drug conjugates from early research through clinical candidate selection.
As one of the organisation's "go-to" leaders for antibody-drug conjugates, you will be translating cutting-edge science into impactful therapeutic opportunities in the field of oncology, cardiovascular research or immunology.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading projects and in developing antibody conjugates with small molecules, oligonucleotides or peptides as the payload.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing innovative solutions for antibody conjugates to address unmet needs and design differentiated drugs
- Leading antibody generation and optimization for developing new potent innovative leads fulfilling their target product profile
- Supporting molecule design and optimization with fit-for-purpose conjugation techniques for antibodies, antibody formats, small molecule payloads, oligonucleotides and peptides
- Providing state-of-the-art techniques to the lead generation and optimization process, including lead discovery, antibody design, analytics, conjugation chemistry, separation techniques, and developability assessment
The successful candidate will have a PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology or related field, and long-term experience in Antibody (BMOL) drug discovery with deep knowledge of literature and industry practices.
This role offers a competitive salary between $169,680.00 - $254,520.00, additional compensation may include a bonus or commission, and a range of benefits including health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.