Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery Overview • The Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery leads efforts in developing innovative bacterial vaccines using cutting-edge technologies. • This role involves managing a team of scientists to advance vaccine research and development. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and characterize effective vaccine candidates. • Influence senior stakeholders and manage external collaborations to enhance the vaccine portfolio. • Present research findings at scientific conferences and governance meetings. • Develop and transfer assays for clinical trial immune response characterization. • Evaluate external science opportunities to expand the bacterial vaccine pipeline. • Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and success. Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery Key Responsibilities & Duties • Lead a team to discover and characterize vaccine antigens, delivering robust research packages. • Serve as a subject matter expert and present strategies and data to senior leaders. • Collaborate with translational sciences to develop assays for clinical trials. • Oversee partnerships with academic institutions and biotech collaborators. • Evaluate external science and partnering opportunities for pipeline expansion. • Engage with intellectual property attorneys to define IP strategies. • Build relationships with leaders across various disciplines to ensure alignment. • Communicate results, risks, and limitations effectively across projects and teams. • Define training opportunities for junior colleagues in line with scientific principles. Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery Job Requirements • PhD in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related disciplines. • 8+ years of industry experience with a strong track record in bacterial vaccine research. • Proven leadership experience managing a team of scientists. • Experience characterizing immune responses and vaccine efficacy in preclinical models. • Familiarity with immunological assays for measuring vaccine-elicited immune responses. • Cross-functional collaboration experience in biotech or pharmaceutical settings. • Proficiency in developing and managing research budgets and partnerships. • Excellent communication skills with strong business analysis capabilities.