Senior R&D Director for Antibody Development and Protein Biology

1 month ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Thermo Fisher Scientific Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior R&D Director to lead our antibody development and protein biology initiatives. This is a critical role that will drive innovation and cross-functional collaboration within our team.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural biology, protein design, and molecular biology, with at least 15 years of experience in R&D. They will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to advance our antibody pipeline and driving innovation in protein biology.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies for antibody development and protein biology initiatives.
  • Develop and implement plans to advance our antibody pipeline and drive innovation in protein biology.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Mentor and train junior scientists to develop their skills and expertise in antibody development and protein biology.
  • Drive ideation and innovation within teams to enable development of successful protocols for effective transfer to operation teams.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field such as structural biology, protein design, molecular biology, or immunology.
  • At least 15 years of experience in R&D, with a strong focus on antibody development and protein biology.
  • Extensive experience in molecular biology, protein expression, protein purification, and protein-protein interaction, protein structure-function relationships, and immunogen designs.
  • Expertise in development of conjugation chemistries or performing antibody conjugations is desired.
  • Ability to provide technical trouble shooting to resolve scientific problems.
  • Proficient in software or platforms for molecular biology and sequence analysis, MS Office and statistical software such as GraphPad Prism.
  • Authorship of peer-reviewed publications with post-doctoral experience and a strong, independent understanding of standard and emerging research protocols and techniques are preferred.
  • Prior team management experience preferred.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package, annual incentive plan bonus, and healthcare benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.



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