The Senior Scientist contributes to the optimization of therapeutic antibodies in their transition from antibody lead to drug candidate ready for entry into Development by planing and executing the research needed to deliver optimized therapeutic antibody candidates that best fit the target product profile. In addition, the Senior Scientist brings new technologies for the optimization, production and characterization of antibodies to the attention of the team while supporting activities with external collaborators and upholding and reinforcing governance and processes in the context of the projects.