ProFound Therapeutics: Senior Director, IP Counsel

Flagship Pioneering•Boston, MA

20d•$275,000 - $350,000

About The Position

ProFound Therapeutics is discovering proteins hidden within the expanded human proteome to uncover novel drugs and drug targets, producing first-in-class medicines for a multitude of diseases. The company’s ProFoundry™ Platform uses state-of-the-art protein detection technologies to systematically identify and validate proteins and dissect their therapeutic potential. The result is an ever-expanding database of tens of thousands of novel proteins, including their connectivity, functionality, and roles in health and disease. ProFound Therapeutics was founded in 2020 by Flagship Pioneering. For more information, please visit www.profoundtx.com . Position Summary: ProFound Therapeutics is seeking a Head of Immunology to oversee and manage all work aimed at creating a pipeline of innovative assets based on proteins or peptides originating from the dark proteome. The head of Immunology will report to the Chief Scientific Officer. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment and will provide the hands-on work necessary to design and create our innovative pipeline of clinical assets.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Immunology/biology or a related field.
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in immunology research.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Strong statistical analysis and bioinformatics/genetics skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee ProFound’s immunology research and early development project portfolio.
Develop, implement and apply innovative immunological assays and techniques.
Design screening and assay strategies to characterize novel proteins and peptides in the immunology space.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including biologists, protein engineers, and clinicians, including CROs.
Create and present research strategies and portfolio developments to internal and external stakeholders.
Stay updated with the latest clinical and pre-clinical advancements in immunology and related fields.