Associate Director, Immunology

About Generate:Biomedicines

Generate:Biomedicines is a new kind of therapeutics company – existing at the intersection of machine learning, biological engineering, and medicine – pioneering Generative Biology™ to create breakthrough medicines where novel therapeutics are computationally generated, instead of being discovered. The Company has built a machine learning-powered biomedicines platform with the potential to generate new drugs across a wide range of biologic modalities. This platform represents a potentially fundamental shift in what is possible in the field of biotherapeutic development.

We pursue this audacious vision because we believe in the unique and revolutionary power of generative biology to radically transform the lives of billions, with an outsized opportunity for patients in need. We are seeking collaborative, relentless problem solvers that share our passion for impact to join us!

Generate:Biomedicines was founded in 2018 by Flagship Pioneering and has received nearly $700 million in funding, providing the resources to rapidly scale the organization. The Company has offices in Somerville and Andover, Massachusetts with over 300 employees.

The Role:

The Therapeutic Research team is seeking a self-motivated Associate Director of Immunology to lead a team conducting cutting edge preclinical research to drive forward therapeutic programs at Generate:Biomedicines. The successful candidate will be our leader on immunogenicity of our pipeline protein therapeutics, thoughtfully integrating deep immunology understanding, our platform, and experience in drug development. We are searching for a collaborative and independent individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The role requires staying abreast of emerging trends and advancements in immunology/immunogenicity, contributing to our company’s shared scientific knowledge through presentations, and fostering collaboration across research teams. The candidate should have a sustained record of being a strategic thinker and thoughtful people leader who can successfully lead programs into the clinic.  

Here's how you will contribute:

• Lead a team focused on employing our platform technology to build new protein-based therapeutics for auto-immune and inflammatory disease. 

• Be an internal and external expert on immunogenicity and its implications in the development of protein therapeutics. 

• Lead internal and partnered programs. 

• Provide scientific and strategic leadership to the immunology group as well as across other therapeutic areas and functional groups. 

• Maintain expertise through in-depth knowledge of scientific literature and attendance/participation at conferences. 

• Thoughtfully balance business deliverables, scientific opportunities, and team resources to create and sustain a productive and high functioning team. 

• Assist in creating a strong inventive and inclusive culture with a clear sense of urgency for providing transformational therapies to patients

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• PhD/9+ years of experience in immunology or related scientific discipline and in-depth experience in an industry setting.  

• Strong track record in the discovery and development of new protein-based therapies including leading project teams through IND phase and a solid understanding of immunogenicity and its importance in developing protein therapeutics. 

• Ability to set strategy and lead through planning, designing, and executing multiple complex research projects that support corporate scientific goals and priorities. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, direct and indirect, and build strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to align strategies and drive successful outcomes. 

• A strong leader with organizational and personal savvy, and a highly collaborative mindset
• Demonstrated excellence in a wide array of scientific techniques and methodologies. 

Who Will Love This Job: 

• One who embraces complex challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.  

• Someone who operates effectively in a team environment, and who leads with trust and openness.  

• A deep scientist who relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, and maturity to drive effective decision making 

Generate:Biomedicines is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

COVID Safety:

Generate:Biomedicines enforces a mandatory vaccination policy for COVID-19. All employees must be fully vaccinated and have received a booster.  The purpose of this policy is to safeguard the health of our employees, their families, and the community at large from infectious disease that may be reduced by vaccinations.  The Company will make exceptions to this policy if required by applicable law and will consider requests for an exemption from this policy due to a medical reason, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, or any other exemptions that may be recognized by applicable.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Generate:Biomedicines does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Generate:Biomedicines or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by the Company’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Generate:Biomedicines and the Company will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

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