Function Head, Immunology at GSK in Rockville, MD
Are you seeking a leadership role that allows you to shape scientific strategy and accelerate the delivery of medicines as part of our drug discovery team? If so, our Function Head, Immunology Director role could be an ideal opportunity to explore. The Preclinical R&D department, including the Immunology group, works in a matrix environment to support Project Teams developing a rich pipeline of new vaccine assets that meet important medical needs. In addition, Preclinical R&D is at the forefront of vaccine discovery, by using and establishing state of the art technological capabilities. Within Preclinical R&D, the Function Head, Immunology, will provide leadership, direction and vision to a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled scientists and technicians deciphering immune responses linked to vaccination. The candidate is expected to demonstrate significant expertise in disciplines that underpin modern vaccine development, including but not limited to:
Analysis of cell-mediated immunity (innate and adaptive) Serological assays for measurement of antibody responses (binding and functional antibodies, systems serology), cytokines and other analytes Cell-based assays High parametric flow cytometry Assay development and qualification In vivo studies The Function Head, Immunology, will guide the team on the development of experimental designs and analysis/interpretation of the results. In addition, he/she will be accountable for overseeing the preparation and review of relevant documents related to discovery and development (study and assay reports, regulatory documents, scientific publications). In the scope of work, he/she will be responsible for creating and maintaining a network of collaborations with world-class scientists who will bring cutting edge technology and ideas to bear on difficult vaccine development problems, thereby attracting external funding and accelerating the availability of important new vaccine solutions. Additionally, this individual will lead and engage in productive cross-functional relationships with various teams within the organization such as the corresponding teams in the other R&D centers, Discovery and Development teams, Clinical teams, Regulatory platforms, Business Development and Global Patents. Key Responsibilities include:
Ensure timely delivery of high quality pre-clinical immunology data for Vaccines discovery and development teams, regulatory files, global patents, governing bodies and peer reviewed scientific journals. Ensure high scientific & ethical standards throughout the unit, remain abreast of latest development and state of the art in own area of expertise to deliver best preclinical data packages to projects, according to project/R&D priorities. Provide effective and inspiring leadership of the Immunology teams, ensure support to professional development and qualification of staff, while reinforcing wellbeing within the organization. Act as leader and mentor, providing positive and constructive feedback to team members. Ability to handle difficult situations and seek resolution. Plan and ensure appropriate internal and external resource allocation and prioritization to projects, according to GSK strategy. Strong scientific leadership to ensure interface with key scientific internal and external stakeholders or interactions with external partner in the context of outsourcing of activities. Foster collaboration with other Preclinical R&D members, as well as those from other partnering GSK departments, through sharing of knowledge, expertise and best practices. Provide expert supports to filing of patents and submission of manuscripts to peer reviewed journals. Foster identification and leveraging of external (funding or scientific) opportunities allowing to support and accelerate preclinical discovery and development of new vaccines. Why you? Basic
Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Ph.D degree in life sciences, MD or DVM with scientific track record and 5-year experience in Vaccine industry. Cellular immunology, assay development, ligand binding assays, functional assays, cell-based assays, animal models, flow cytometry. Because the job requires the management of a portfolio of vaccine projects, including high complexity internal activities but also external collaborations with recognized experts and/or regulatory authorities Advanced training (e.g. post-doc) in infectious diseases (bacteriology, virology, parasitology) and 10-year experience in Vaccine industry Cellular immunology, assay development, ligand binding assays, functional assays, cell-based assays, animal models, flow cytometry. Experience lead and develop the different expertise covered in the team. Experience managing budgets Experience manage a portfolio of complex vaccine/technology projects Preferred
Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
Advanced training such as post-doc strengthens scientific expertise and ability to drive and manage specific project(s); increased experience in vaccine industry allows for better interactions with other functions, and better understanding of the regulatory and business environment
Salary Range:
$200K -- $250K
Minimum Qualification
Life SciencesEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Analysis of cell-mediated immunity (innate and adaptive) Serological assays for measurement of antibody responses (binding and functional antibodies, systems serology), cytokines and other analytes Cell-based assays High parametric flow cytometry Assay development and qualification In vivo studies The Function Head, Immunology, will guide the team on the development of experimental designs and analysis/interpretation of the results. In addition, he/she will be accountable for overseeing the preparation and review of relevant documents related to discovery and development (study and assay reports, regulatory documents, scientific publications). In the scope of work, he/she will be responsible for creating and maintaining a network of collaborations with world-class scientists who will bring cutting edge technology and ideas to bear on difficult vaccine development problems, thereby attracting external funding and accelerating the availability of important new vaccine solutions. Additionally, this individual will lead and engage in productive cross-functional relationships with various teams within the organization such as the corresponding teams in the other R&D centers, Discovery and Development teams, Clinical teams, Regulatory platforms, Business Development and Global Patents. Key Responsibilities include:
Ensure timely delivery of high quality pre-clinical immunology data for Vaccines discovery and development teams, regulatory files, global patents, governing bodies and peer reviewed scientific journals. Ensure high scientific & ethical standards throughout the unit, remain abreast of latest development and state of the art in own area of expertise to deliver best preclinical data packages to projects, according to project/R&D priorities. Provide effective and inspiring leadership of the Immunology teams, ensure support to professional development and qualification of staff, while reinforcing wellbeing within the organization. Act as leader and mentor, providing positive and constructive feedback to team members. Ability to handle difficult situations and seek resolution. Plan and ensure appropriate internal and external resource allocation and prioritization to projects, according to GSK strategy. Strong scientific leadership to ensure interface with key scientific internal and external stakeholders or interactions with external partner in the context of outsourcing of activities. Foster collaboration with other Preclinical R&D members, as well as those from other partnering GSK departments, through sharing of knowledge, expertise and best practices. Provide expert supports to filing of patents and submission of manuscripts to peer reviewed journals. Foster identification and leveraging of external (funding or scientific) opportunities allowing to support and accelerate preclinical discovery and development of new vaccines. Why you? Basic
Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Ph.D degree in life sciences, MD or DVM with scientific track record and 5-year experience in Vaccine industry. Cellular immunology, assay development, ligand binding assays, functional assays, cell-based assays, animal models, flow cytometry. Because the job requires the management of a portfolio of vaccine projects, including high complexity internal activities but also external collaborations with recognized experts and/or regulatory authorities Advanced training (e.g. post-doc) in infectious diseases (bacteriology, virology, parasitology) and 10-year experience in Vaccine industry Cellular immunology, assay development, ligand binding assays, functional assays, cell-based assays, animal models, flow cytometry. Experience lead and develop the different expertise covered in the team. Experience managing budgets Experience manage a portfolio of complex vaccine/technology projects Preferred
Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
Advanced training such as post-doc strengthens scientific expertise and ability to drive and manage specific project(s); increased experience in vaccine industry allows for better interactions with other functions, and better understanding of the regulatory and business environment
Salary Range:
$200K -- $250K
Minimum Qualification
Life SciencesEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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