Seattle Research Site Head (Immunology)
About the role
The successful candidate will be a well-recognized leader in immunology research and will have the ability to drive execution of high impact, high visibility projects thereby transforming our ability to reach more patients with a growing pipeline of life-changing medicines.
Responsibilities
- Provide scientific and translational immunology research expertise to company’s growing pipeline in biologics to deliver transformative benefit to patients, including Povetacicept program and early research projects in other Immune mediated Inflammatory diseases.
- Provide scientific and translational immunology leadership in shaping, implementing, and executing the global strategy for immunology research at Vertex, in close partnership with senior leaders.
- Lead, mentor and build a highly focused and experienced research team of scientists.
- Develop compelling operational plans for research programs that are aligned with development and commercial goals.
- Oversee projects in a way that showcases scientific excellence, effective personnel management and financial accountability; anticipating and communicating project obstacles (scientific, organizational and/or financial).
- Work closely with other leaders in R&D, New Product Planning, and Investor Relations to enhance scientific understanding and the building of effective communication tools to describe the activity of drug candidates and their potential benefit to patients.
- Represent company in assessing potential scientific partnerships, collaborations, and BD opportunities.
- Communicate the scientific message and the vision of the company clearly and effectively with the external scientific community.
- Provide senior leadership on collaborations or partnerships with public and private entities and act as principal representative on issues related to the organization’s programs.
Requirements
MD/PhD or PhD in immunology or related scientific field. Typically requires 15 years of experience in life sciences or academia and 7+ years of supervisory/management experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven leadership in a biotech/pharmaceutical firm or major academic research institution including leading successful teams involved in drug discovery or biomedical research.
Ability to recruit, develop and cultivate a high achieving, inclusive organization.
Ability to anticipate future consequences and trends.
Ability to gracefully succeed in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and results-oriented environment.
Compelling and authentic communicator.
Ability to innovate and influence, lead change, and manage resistance to change.
Demonstrated rigor and scientific leadership as an immunologist within the pharma/biotech industry or leading academic medical research institute.
Demonstratable drug- and target hunter experience, with deep disease and human biology understanding.
Track record of advancing a discovery pipeline of high-quality approaches with potential for transformative impact.
Broad understanding of the drug discovery and development continuum.
Qualifications
MD/PhD or PhD in immunology or related scientific field.
Typically requires 15 years of experience in life sciences or academia and 7+ years of supervisory/management experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven leadership in a biotech/pharmaceutical firm or major academic research institution including leading successful teams involved in drug discovery or biomedical research.
Ability to recruit, develop and cultivate a high achieving, inclusive organization.
Ability to anticipate future consequences and trends.
Ability to gracefully succeed in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and results-oriented environment.
Compelling and authentic communicator.
Ability to innovate and influence, lead change, and manage resistance to change.
Demonstrated rigor and scientific leadership as an immunologist within the pharma/biotech industry or leading academic medical research institute.
Demonstratable drug- and target hunter experience, with deep disease and human biology understanding.
Track record of advancing a discovery pipeline of high-quality approaches with potential for transformative impact.
Broad understanding of the drug discovery and development continuum.
Skills
Combines outstanding strategic and interpersonal leadership with the highest levels of scientific rigor and an open and creative approach to scientific problem-solving.
Benefits
Vertex offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, and a 401(k) plan.
Pay
$268,000 - $402,000