Develop internal novel antibody technology platform, including but not limited to bispecific, multi-specific antibodies, etc. to ensure quality support to pipeline programs in engineering and characterizing novel molecules.
Lead a group of scientists to efficiently advance novel antibody programs, and feed high quality drug molecules to R&D pipeline.
Develop novel antibody formats to ensure proprietary position in the field.
Manage novel antibody portfolio to achieve company short term and long term goals.
Identify and maintain collaborations with top industrial partners and academic researchers to support novel antibody efforts.
Setup and manage CRO contracts to enable/supplement internal novel projects.
Qualifications:
PhD with minimum 5 years of academic/industry experience in antibody/protein engineering.
Extensive knowledge in target biology. Expertise in target validation studies.
Experience in developing biochemical assays, cell-based function assays is a plus
Extensive experience in bi/multi-specific antibody engineering.
Knowledge and experience in oncology and immunology drug discovery is a plus
Critical thinker with good time management and delivery focus, able to independently design, accurately interpret complex scientific experiments and data.
Highly motivated self-starter, work effectively and able to excel within a matrix organization.