Job Description
Senior Scientific Advisor For Immunology Programs
Shape scientific direction of complex immunology programs. Partner with leading biotech/pharma's as a trusted advisor.
Our client is a global, multibillion dollar renowned CRO supporting drug discovery and development programs. The organization works with major emerging biotech's and top 20+ major Big Pharma companies to support a broad range of therapeutic areas and advanced treatment modalities.
Job Description
- Serve as a senior scientific advisor for immunology-focused drug discovery and development programs.
- Lead strategic discussions with clients regarding disease biology, target selection, and translational development plans.
- Provide guidance on pharmacology strategies, biomarker approaches, and mechanism-of-action validation.
- Evaluate integrated datasets spanning efficacy, PK/PD, safety, biomarker, and translational research findings.
- Support candidate selection and advancement decisions through preclinical and IND-enabling stages.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including toxicology, pathology, bioanalysis, DMPK, and regulatory experts.
- Identify scientific risks, propose mitigation strategies, and align stakeholders around development objectives.
- Contribute expertise across autoimmune, inflammatory, and immune-mediated disease programs.
The Successful Applicant
- Ph.D. in Immunology or a closely related life sciences discipline.
- 15+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience within discovery, translational research, and preclinical development.
- Demonstrated expertise in immunology, inflammation, autoimmune disease biology, and immune-mediated disorders.
- Strong understanding of target identification and validation, lead optimization, and candidate selection.
- Experience developing biomarker strategies and translating preclinical findings into clinical development plans.
- Knowledge of immunogenicity assessment, immune activation and suppression pathways, and translational pharmacology.
- Proven ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
- Track record of cross-functional leadership and influencing strategic decisions in a matrixed environment.
- Familiarity with biologics, small molecules, multispecific antibodies, cytokine-based therapies, cell and gene therapies, and emerging therapeutic platforms.
What's on Offer
- Fully remote with occasional travel. Boston area is preferred but flexible on location.
- Opportunity to influence high-profile immunology programs from early discovery through IND-enabling development.
- Significant client exposure and strategic leadership responsibilities.
- Collaboration with world-class scientific and technical experts.
- Access to innovative therapeutic programs and emerging technologies.
- Competitive compensation package, including potential bonus and long-term incentives.
- Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
- Clear opportunity to contribute to therapies with the potential to improve patient outcomes globally.
Job Summary
Sector Life Sciences Sub Sector Biotechnology Industry Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Where Boston Contract Type PermanentNumbers & Facts
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts (Remote) |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $175,000–$220,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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