Genentech · 5 days ago
Principal Scientist, Group Leader, Antibody Engineering
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $266K/yr
4+ years expGenentech is seeking an exceptional Principal Scientist (Group Leader) to join their Antibody Engineering Department, where they discover and engineer life-changing antibody drugs. The successful candidate will lead a scientific team to enhance existing platforms and develop novel technologies to expand their pipeline of antibody-based drugs across therapeutic areas.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Contribute to research at the interface between technology and biology
Define important therapeutic problems in collaboration with Genentech’s therapeutic areas
Drive innovation to solve them through antibody engineering
Help shape the future of our antibody drug capabilities
Present research externally and publish in peer-reviewed journals
Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment to design, validate, and advance next generation biologics that address major unmet medical needs into clinical development
Qualification
Required
PhD in a biological science, complemented by postdoctoral training or 4+ years recent equivalent antibody engineering in academia, biotechnology and/or pharma
Demonstrated a sustained record of productivity and substantive scientific contributions as determined by consistent high-impact publications, patent inventorship, and/or external presentations
Team-oriented, collegial, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred
Ideal applicants will excel in protein engineering methodologies and be well-versed in biology
Experience with engineering bi- or multi-specific antibody/protein formats is preferred
Experience with structure-based protein analysis is a plus
Research experience with antibodies is preferred but is not essential
Benefits
Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
Company
Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2009-03-26Acquired
1999-07-20IPO
1976-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ashley Magargee
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Laird
Vice President, Global MSAT Drug Substance Biologics Technology and Commercial Products Support
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