Principal Scientist, Group Leader, Antibody Engineering

Genentech • South San Francisco, CA

122d • $143,200 - $265,900

About The Position

We are seeking an exceptional Principal Scientist (Group Leader) to join our world-class Antibody Engineering Department, where we discover and engineer life-changing antibody drugs through pioneering science and technology. The successful candidate will lead a scientific team to enhance existing platforms and develop novel technologies to expand our pipeline of antibody-based drugs across therapeutic areas. You will focus on these areas: Contribute to research at the interface between technology and biology, define important therapeutic problems in collaboration with Genentech's therapeutic areas, and drive innovation to solve them through antibody engineering. Our new Scientist/Group Lead will help shape the future of our antibody drug capabilities and will be expected to present their research externally and publish in peer-reviewed journals. The hire will work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment to design, validate, and advance next generation biologics that address major unmet medical needs into clinical development. We are seeking highly motivated and self-driven candidates with a passion for innovation, creativity, and commitment to translational science and drug development.

Requirements

• PhD in a biological science, complemented by postdoctoral training or 4+ years recent equivalent antibody engineering experience in academia, biotechnology, and/or pharma.
• Demonstrated a sustained record of productivity and substantive scientific contributions as determined by consistent high-impact publications, patent inventorship, and/or external presentations.
• Team-oriented, collegial, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Excel in protein engineering methodologies and be well-versed in biology.
• Experience with engineering bi- or multi-specific antibody/protein formats.
• Experience with structure-based protein analysis.
• Research experience with antibodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a scientific team to enhance existing platforms and develop novel technologies for antibody-based drugs.
• Contribute to research at the interface between technology and biology.
• Define important therapeutic problems in collaboration with Genentech's therapeutic areas.
• Drive innovation to solve therapeutic problems through antibody engineering.
• Present research externally and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment to design, validate, and advance next generation biologics.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits available.
• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and Company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree