Associate Director, Immunology

About the role

The incumbent will lead the development and execution of experimental assays for screening of lead compounds and differentiation of pre-clinical programs from competitors. They will proactively identify and troubleshoot bottlenecks in existing workflows, technical challenges in assays, etc. to streamline processes and improve reproducibility. They will interact closely with project teams and other colleagues to advance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of experimental assays for screening of lead compounds and differentiation of pre-clinical programs from competitors.
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot bottlenecks in existing workflows, technical challenges in assays, etc. to streamline processes and improve reproducibility.
• Interact closely with project teams and other colleagues to advance programs.
• Accurately and efficiently analyze and interpret data. Ensure data quality and data integrity.
• Gather data from multiple studies and sources to present summary of findings. Highlight impact, major conclusions and next steps.
• Effectively tailor the presentation for intended audience (ie. junior team members, cross functional team members, or leadership).
• Maintain detailed records of studies in electronic lab notebook.
• Draft and revise existing protocols, as needed.
• Draft and review study reports for pre-IND and IND enabling studies.
• Identify new external vendors as needed and maintain oversight on CROs (ie. Sequencing, custom conjugations, mouse models etc.).
• Keep up to date with published literature centered around targets, therapies and mechanisms relevant to Janux programs.
• Directly manage, develop, coach and mentor reporting line staff, fostering individual growth, accountability, and team performance.
• Build and lead a high-performing team through effective goal setting, performance management, coaching, and career development.

Requirements

• PhD in a scientific discipline is common with a minimum of 6+ years related experience; or postdoc-experience with 4+ years relevant industry experience; BS with minimum 14+ years; MS with minimum 12+ years experience.
• Hands-on experience with development of multi-parameter flow cytometry (10+ colors) assays.
• Proficiency in culture of primary human immune cells (ie. PBMCs) is required.
• Proficiency in flow analysis is required (ie. FlowJo, DIVA, FCS Express, CellEngine, or Cytobank).
• Proficiency in excel, PowerPoint and GraphPad Prism is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence others with or without direct authority.
• Experience directly managing, coaching, and developing a team of at least two scientists is required.
• Experience working with external vendors is a plus.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Success in this role requires great attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
• Skills to be an effective team player, strong individual contributor, self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks and deliver high-quality results under tight timelines.
• Strong organizational skills and related diligence with documentation is required.

Qualifications

• Education: PhD in a scientific discipline is common with a minimum of 6+ years related experience; or postdoc-experience with 4+ years relevant industry experience; BS with minimum 14+ years; MS with minimum 12+ years experience.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with development of multi-parameter flow cytometry (10+ colors) assays.
• Proficiency in culture of primary human immune cells (ie. PBMCs) is required.
• Proficiency in flow analysis is required (ie. FlowJo, DIVA, FCS Express, CellEngine, or Cytobank).
• Proficiency in excel, PowerPoint and GraphPad Prism is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence others with or without direct authority.
• Experience directly managing, coaching, and developing a team of at least two scientists is required.
• Experience working with external vendors is a plus.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Success in this role requires great attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
• Skills to be an effective team player, strong individual contributor, self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks and deliver high-quality results under tight timelines.
• Strong organizational skills and related diligence with documentation is required.

Benefits

• Annual bonus program
• Incentive stock option plan
• 401k plan with flat non-elective employer contribution
• Comprehensive medical insurance with 90-100% employer-paid premiums
• Dental and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, and supplemental insurance plans (life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous holiday schedule; includes summer and winter company shutdown
• Relocation assistance

Pay

$200,000 - $214,000 a year

Schedule

Monday to Friday