Director, Immunobiology

Company: Society for Conservation Biology
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to meet serious unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammation and autoimmunity. Incyte is committed to the rigorous pursuit of research and development excellence to improve the lives of patients, make a difference in health care, and build sustainable value.The Company strives to discover and develop first-in-class and best-in-class medicines-advancing a diverse portfolio of large and small molecules.The Immunology group is looking for a Director of Immunology to oversee the scientific development of our Immunology portfolio, spanning early discovery through late-stage clinical assets. The Director will support both small molecules and biologics pipelines, integrating internal capabilities with external opportunities.

• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities and long-term development of scientists within the group.
• Develop and implement models to support both in vitro and in vivo pharmacology for autoimmune disease assets.
• Collaborate with multiple CROs and internal resources across the organization to achieve program objectives.
• Serve as a member of the Immunology leadership team.
• Contribute to the proposal of new targets and support their evaluation and validation.
• Introduce and apply innovative technologies to ensure the group remains at the forefront of scientific innovation.Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency)
  • Ph.D. in Immunology or a related scientific field with a proven track record of managerial and scientific leadership in the field of immune regulation.
  • Industry experience required.
  • Expertise in drug discovery and development, including hit identification, lead optimization, candidate selection, and preclinical development.
  • Experience with regulatory filings (IND, NDA, or BLA).
  • Demonstrated success in leading pharmacology efforts in autoimmune diseases, including assay development, candidate screening, and mechanism of action studies.
  • Experience with complex in vitro and/or in vivo models is required.
  • Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, multicultural team environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a self-driven, creative, and entrepreneurial mindset.
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