Director, Immunology

Director, Immunology

Dragonfly seeks a deeply experienced and motivated individual to help lead and drive the discovery of new therapies for autoimmune disease (AID) and fibrosis. The successful candidate will be familiar with the landscape of existing treatments for AID and understand their limitations, as well as be well versed in cutting-edge disease biology and treatment paradigms. The individual will report to the Head of Biology and support research and development of novel biologic drugs that promise to revolutionize disease treatment.

Responsibilities:

• Apply experience and expertise to help lead the discovery and preclinical development of TriNKETs and other biologics, for Dragonfly’s pipeline and for Pharma partners, in autoimmune disease and fibrosis
• Manage, develop and inspire a group of in vitro and in vivo biologists
• Serve as project lead providing scientific insight and drug development leadership
• Coordinate preparation and review of study reports, regulatory filings, and project presentations
• Prepare program presentations for diverse audiences, including for colleagues in project teams and senior management as well as external parties
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and communication of research results with high quality standards

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in immunology, biology, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in pharma and biotech within the immunology therapeutic area
• Deep experience in the preclinical development of therapeutic antibodies or other biologics for a variety of disease areas, particularly autoimmune disease (required)
• Strong network within the scientific and medical community
• Demonstrated ability to drive assets from discovery through to IND/clinical development
• Strong understanding of immunology, as well as autoimmune and fibrotic disease biology and therapeutic landscape
• Hands-on knowledge of relevant assays, techniques, model systems and resources
• Candidates with in vitro translational and in vivo model experience in immune-mediated and fibrotic diseases are highly preferred
• Proven track record in scientific leadership and project and team management in drug development; experience in leading projects in a matrixed organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to clearly articulate scientific viewpoints to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and across functions with direct line management experience in an industry setting
• Self-motivation, conscientiousness and enthusiasm about improving patients’ lives