About Us:

Our client are a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to advancing research and developing various solid tumour programs. We are committed to improving the lives of patients worldwide by harnessing the power of science and medicine. As we continue to expand our portfolio of ground-breaking therapies, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Antibody Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical expertise in the field of molecular biology, antibody engineering and characterization of antibodies. In this role you will apply molecular biology and design tools for the engineering of antibodies such as optimization of protein stability and post-translational modification engineering.
• Provide expertise in the development of antibody drug conjugates through the design and evaluation of functional stability and activity of ADCs.
• Play a key role in the strategy and the decision-making process to support target validation and appropriate data packages.
• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing new scientific strategies in own discipline. Awareness of or contributes to scientific strategy and able to implement a six-month planning horizon.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Molecular Biology or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry with focus on antibody engineering.
• You are currently living in London or willing to travel frequently to London (Must be a UK Citizen) must be willing to come on-site a minimum of 3 days per week.