Director, Bacterial Vaccine Discovery

• PhD in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline, with 8+ years of industry experience. 

• Proven leadership experience managing a team of junior scientists (PhD and non-PhD level). 

• Strong track record in bacterial vaccine research and/or bacterial pathogenesis. 

• Demonstrated experience leading efforts to characterize immune responses and protective efficacy of vaccine antigens in small animal disease models. 

• Familiarity with functional immunological assays, such as opsonophagocytic killing assays and serum bactericidal assays, used to measure vaccine-elicited immune responses. 

• Cross-functional collaboration experience, successfully delivering research and development programs in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting. 

• Experience supporting or leading interdisciplinary vaccine discovery or development programs from early research through candidate selection. 

• Proven ability to develop and manage budgets for research programs and external partnerships. 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong business analysis and consultancy capabilities. 

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $172,466.40 - $258,699.60. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.