Senior Director, Small Molecule Drug Discovery in Inflammation Discovery
On-siteSouth San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead early discovery inflammation research for small molecule programs from target identification through preclinical assessment to IND and FIH. Define target- and portfolio-level strategies for small molecule modalities including traditional small molecules, degraders, molecular glues, and ADCs. Provide scientific and organizational leadership for inflammation programs, overseeing pipeline advancement through key decision points with robust biology and mechanistic insight. Represent Inflammation Research in cross-functional governance forums, portfolio reviews, and strategic initiatives while identifying and evaluating new therapeutic opportunities through external innovation and internal pipeline expansion. Mentor TA scientists and provide expert guidance to senior management on high-impact science, portfolio strategy, and organizational development.
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate degree
- 5 years of immunology discovery research experience
- Master's degree
- 9 years of immunology discovery research experience
- Bachelor's degree
- 11 years of immunology discovery research experience
- At least 5 years of experience directly managing people
- Leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources
Desired Qualifications
- PhD and/or MD with specialization in a relevant discipline
- Extensive experience leading project teams (e.g., PTL or similar)
- Immunology research credentials with expertise in leading programs and people and publications
- Experience in Chemistry, PKDM, Immunology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Dermatology, or Neuroscience
- A scientist with a passion for biological discovery and pursuit of novel small molecule therapeutics with an exemplary track record of success emanating from current leadership experience in academia or the biopharmaceutical industry
- Experience as a target and drug hunter combined with scientific excellence
- A deep curiosity to understand tissue and disease pathobiology as it relates to clinical unmet need and drug discovery
- Ability to make scientific connections across functions and therapeutic areas
- Ability to recruit, retain and develop top talent
- Experience with mentorship and career development of colleagues and reports
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