Associate Director of Immunology (On-site)

Neomorph•San Diego, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Associate Director of Immunology to help drive our efforts in developing drugs for autoimmunity and inflammation, shaping and advancing novel therapeutic programs. This individual will serve as an immunology lead and bring strong scientific expertise, program ownership, and a network of external collaborators to complement Neomorph’s internal capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of immunology drug discovery, be highly self-directed, and capable of driving projects from target selection through selection of clinical candidates.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field with 10 + years of relevant experience, MS with 13+ years or BS with 16+ years of relevant experience
Proven track record leading immunology small molecule drug discovery programs
Broad and deep knowledge of adaptive and innate immunity and translation to human disease
Experience in functional assay development and target validation for immunology targets
Ability to evaluate new targets, design experimental strategies, and guide projects toward key decision points
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working cross-functionally to advance research goals
Candidates from academia must demonstrate experience translating fundamental research into therapeutic concepts and leading complex, goal-oriented scientific programs

Nice To Haves

Candidates with prior experience working in the targeted protein degradation space are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Help drive and execute Neomorph’s immunology discovery strategy in alignment with the company’s overall R&D priorities.
Accelerate the immunology pipeline and strategy based on scientific rationale, therapeutic potential, and unmet need.
Work collaboratively with internal chemistry and molecular sciences teams to effectively prosecute immunology drug discovery programs.
Think clinically and strategically to ensure program direction aligns with future patient population needs and translational opportunities.
Present findings and strategic recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.

Benefits

Industry competitive compensation
Annual target bonus
Stock options
401K plan
Career advancement opportunities
Monthly town halls to share business and scientific updates
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their dependents
Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly Neomorph contribution
Employee Assistance Program
10 holidays + Winter Shutdown + 3 weeks of vacation time with additional accruals after 2nd year of employment, separate sick leave.
Supplemental pay for Pregnancy Disability Leave
Paid Parental Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
Lifestyle Casual work environment
Volunteer days off each year to spend time contributing to causes you care about
Flexible work schedule
Access to onsite gym
Onsite space to store your bicycle (or surfboard)