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Bayer

Director, (Senior Principal Scientist) Antibody Generation and Engineering

Bayer
onsite senior full-time $169,680.00 - $254,520.00", "salaryMin": 169680, "salary Cambridge
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First indexed 24 Apr 2026

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.

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://talent.bayer.com/careers/job/562949976829231