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Astellas Pharma · 1 day ago

ADC Biologist, BioConjugation, Antibody Drug Conjugate

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$119K/yr - $187K/yr

5+ years exp

Astellas Pharma is a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for patients. They are seeking a Scientist to lead bioconjugation for Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs), focusing on developing novel ADC technologies and guiding cross-functional projects to advance their pipeline.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Actively participate in cross functional ADC projects to guide ADC discovery and development

Design and execute in vitro and in vivo assays and studies to evaluate ADC mechanism of action, potency, internalization, and payload release

Support the development and implementation of new methodologies to improve ADC screening and characterization

Analyze, interpret, and present complex datasets to project teams and senior leadership

Serve as an ADC Subject Matter Expert (SME), offering appropriate advice and solutions

Develop novel ADC-related technologies and explore external technological advancements

Contribute to patents, publications, and technical reports

Qualification

ADC discoveryADC biologyCRO managementOncology researchCross-functional teamworkPatent applicationCommunication skills

Required

PhD with typically 5+ years' experience in ADC discovery and development

Deep understanding of ADC biology and MOA

Desire and ability to work in cross-functional, flexible and team-oriented environment

CRO management experience

Well-balanced communication skills (active & passive) in own language and in English

Preferred

Experience in antibody-related modalities development especially in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)

Experience working with cross functional teams

Experience in different payload classes and understanding of their MOA

Experience in oncology research

Experience in patent application

Experience in collaborations with external research groups

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down

401(k) match and annual company contribution

Company paid life insurance

Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions

Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions

Company-paid fleet vehicle for eligible positions

Referral bonus program

Company

Astellas Pharma

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Astellas Pharma is a global pharmaceutical research & development company.

Founded in 2005

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

10001+ employees

http://www.astellas.com

H1B Sponsorship

Astellas Pharma has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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2025 (7)

2024 (4)

2023 (4)

2022 (2)

2021 (3)

2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

2020-07-22Grant

2008-10-13IPO

Leadership Team

Amanda Hart

Head, Global Commercial Analytics and Reporting

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