Lilly India · 1 day ago
Director - Immunology Research
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$164K/yr - $282K/yr
5+ years expLilly is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to advancing therapies that extend healthspan and combat age-related diseases. They are seeking a highly motivated scientist to lead research efforts focused on immune aging and rejuvenation, driving innovative strategies to restore immune homeostasis and improve organ function.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Design and execute preclinical studies to investigate mechanisms underlying immune senescence, including but not limited to age-related hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) dysfunction, telomere attrition, senescence-associated phenotypes, and T-cell exhaustion
Develop rejuvenation/reprogramming strategies to revitalize hemopoietic and non-immune, parenchymal cells of interest in immune and age-related disorders
Utilize advanced techniques in cytometry, ‘omics and hi-dimensional datasets to identify targetable nodes for intervention. Use appropriate in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo models to assess immune aging phenotypes of interest
Collaborate with stakeholders in Immunology and other therapeutic areas to cross-functionally lead and develop research findings into future clinical candidates
Prepare and present research findings at internal meetings, scientific conferences, and in peer-reviewed publications
Stay abreast of emerging advances in the field to inform strategic decisions and help assess external opportunities as needed
Contribute to IP filings, and regulatory documentation as needed
Recruit and train a small team to scale research efforts
Qualification
Required
PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, or a related field; Postdoctoral experience in aging biology or rejuvenation is required
5+ years of hands-on research experience in academia, biotech, or pharma, with a proven track record related to immune aging/senescence research
Preferred
Demonstrated expertise in molecular mechanisms of immune senescence, including inflammaging, stem cell exhaustion, and therapeutic interventions
Familiarity with landscape of immune aging research activities including but not limited to academic labs, biotechnology companies, and large pharma
Strong publication record in high-impact journals with first- or senior-author contributions
Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis and statistical methods
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences
Experience with in vivo models of aging (e.g., progeroid mice, humanized models) and translational strategies for rejuvenation therapies
Advanced knowledge of stem cell rejuvenation techniques, epigenetic reprogramming and delivery systems
Prior experience leading a cross-functional team and/or managing others
Understanding of the unique regulatory hurdles in regeneration and aging-related therapeutics
Benefits
Company bonus
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Lilly India
Lilly is a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase