ProFound Therapeutics: Head of Immunology

Flagship Pioneering • Boston, MA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Company Summary:

ProFound Therapeutics is discovering proteins hidden within the expanded human proteome to uncover novel drugs and drug targets, producing first-in-class medicines for a multitude of diseases. The company’s ProFoundry Platform uses state-of-the-art protein detection technologies to systematically identify and validate proteins and dissect their therapeutic potential. The result is an ever-expanding database of tens of thousands of novel proteins, including their connectivity, functionality, and roles in health and disease. ProFound Therapeutics was founded in 2020 by Flagship Pioneering. For more information, please visit www.profoundtx.com.

Position Summary:

ProFound Therapeutics is seeking a Head of Immunology to oversee and manage all work aimed at creating a pipeline of innovative assets based on proteins or peptides originating from the dark proteome. The head of Immunology will report to the Chief Scientific Officer. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment and will provide the hands-on work necessary to design and create our innovative pipeline of clinical assets.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee ProFound’s immunology research and early development project portfolio.
Develop, implement and apply innovative immunological assays and techniques.
Design screening and assay strategies to characterize novel proteins and peptides in the immunology space.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including biologists, protein engineers, and clinicians, including CROs.
Create and present research strategies and portfolio developments to internal and external stakeholders.
Stay updated with the latest clinical and pre-clinical advancements in immunology and related fields.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Immunology/biology or a related field.
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in immunology research.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Strong statistical analysis and bioinformatics/genetics skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Values and Behaviors:

We are seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong communication skills, and comfort working in and contributing to a dynamic and cross-functional team environment. The level of the role will be commensurate with the education and years of experience of the identified candidate.

Flagship Pioneering is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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