Scientific Director, Bioconjugation Development

About the role

This leadership role drives innovation in conjugation technologies, linker-payload design, manufacturability, and product development, while strengthening external scientific engagement and ensuring deep product understanding, CMC excellence, and regulatory credibility remain central to organizational decision-making. By guiding functional development and aligning bioconjugation strategy with business priorities, you will have broad impact on both current programs and future platform development.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams driving strategic bioconjugation development initiatives across the portfolio
• Establish long-term scientific vision for ADC, APC, AOC, and emerging bioconjugate modalities, influencing enterprise strategy
• Lead design and execution of departmental strategies and policies for bioconjugate process development
• Maintain strategic oversight of functional deliverables
• Drive cross-functional initiatives with department-wide impact across discovery, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory functions
• Develop and oversee enterprise-level risk management strategies for bioconjugate products, platforms, and manufacturing processes
• Manage external manufacturing partnerships strategically
• Lead innovation initiatives across bioconjugation technologies, linker chemistries, payloads, and targeted delivery platforms
• Guide strategic direction of multiple development programs from candidate selection through commercialization
• Influence enterprise-level decision making
• Develop functional capabilities and leadership talent in bioconjugation development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BS/BA in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or similar scientific discipline and 12+ years of relevant experience OR
• MS/MA in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or similar scientific discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience OR
• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or similar scientific discipline or equivalent and 8+ years of relevant experience
• Expert in bioconjugate development strategies including site-specific conjugation technologies, DAR control, and late stage/commercial bioconjugate development
• Extensive experience with bioconjugate manufacturing, technology transfer, and commercialization
• Comprehensive regulatory knowledge for bioconjugate therapeutics
• Advanced cross-functional leadership across discovery, CMC, quality, regulatory, and external partner organizations
• Guides enterprise-level bioconjugation development initiatives and platform strategies
• Demonstrates strategic execution excellence in advancing complex programs
• Drives the strategic direction of the functional area
• Broad scientific mastery guiding organizational leadership
• Widely recognized scientific authority in bioconjugation, conjugation chemistry, or related disciplines
• Deep understanding of business strategy and corporate objectives
• Communicates scientific direction across the organization
• Translates strategy into actionable plans
• Ledes multiple teams effectively
• Mentors mid-level leaders
• Exceptional communication and influence skills
• Shapes organizational practices strategically
• Influences external stakeholders

Pay

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $185,600.00-$253,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan (with company match)
• Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans