Associate Director, Protein Sciences

South San Francisco, CA, US

Posted 3 weeks ago

Full TimeJuniorOn SiteAntibody Discovery and Protein Engineering

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Job Description

Our mission is to develop therapies that empower the immune system to combat neurodegeneration and our team is focused on developing treatments for some of the most challenging diseases facing our society. By harnessing advancements in genetics, immunology and neuroscience, we are pioneering the development of potential therapies to counteract the devastating progression of neurodegeneration. We are supported in this mission by experienced and accomplished scientists and clinicians, a novel portfolio of programs, leading healthcare investors, and pharma company partners, who share in our commitment to bettering the lives of patients and realizing a world where we make brain disorders history.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Protein Sciences leader to oversee protein science activities conducted internally and through external CRO partners. This is an opportunity to join Alector at a critical inflection point, lead and develop a small internal team, and build new capabilities supporting our growing focus on antibody–oligonucleotide conjugate therapeutics. This individual will serve as a cross-functional scientific connector and directly manage members of the Protein Sciences team. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership and external-partner oversight with a willingness to work in the laboratory to train colleagues, introduce new techniques, and troubleshoot complex technical challenges.

About Alector

Alector is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013 that focuses on developing therapies to combat neurodegenerative diseases. The company's innovative approach harnesses the power of the immune system to target dysfunctional pathways in the brain, with the goal of addressing diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Alector's groundbreaking research and development efforts are paving the way for potential breakthrough treatments in the field of neuroscience.

Job overview

Employment type

Full Time

Experience level

Junior

Work type

On Site

Department

Antibody Discovery and Protein Engineering

Posted

3 weeks ago

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Financials

Type

public

Annual Revenue

Market Cap

$135.7M+

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