About the Job
As Immunology Franchise Lead within our Vaccines R&D Global Clinical Development team, you'll shape the immunology strategy across our vaccine franchise and drive scientific breakthroughs and make insights that advance disease prevention on a global scale. Ready to get started?
As our chief immunology lead for the franchise, you'll interface directly with Clinical Franchise Leaders, BIOS franchise Leaders, Regulatory & PV Leads, and One Research segment heads to provide essential scientific and clinical guidance across early and late product development and lifecycle management.
Main Responsibilities
• Lead the immunology strategy across the vaccine franchise, overseeing designing and execution of immunogenicity, virology, and bacteriology endpoints that align with franchise objectives and product development goals
• Serve as the primary immunology interface with cross-functional Clinical Franchise Leadership and One Research segment heads to provide scientific and clinical guidance throughout product development and lifecycle management
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships with external experts, academic institutes, and key opinion leaders to advance immunology science and strengthen the franchise's competitive position
• Lead and mentor a team of Senior Clinical Immunology Leads and Immunology Leads, fostering their development and ensuring consistent, high-quality immunology deliverables across the franchise
• Generate data-driven insights that contextualize vaccine candidates within the franchise, supporting portfolio prioritization and strategic decision-making at key development milestones
• Oversee the immunology methodologies that are critical to assessing vaccine candidates for the franchise Ensure that these are cutting edge technologies that meet regulatory standards and allow for robust data generation to support clinical trials and regulatory submissions
About You
• Proven track record in leading clinical immunology and/or translational medicine strategy for multiple vaccines, biologics development, or antimicrobial products including extensive experience with regulatory submissions and health authority interactions
Expertise in design and execution of Phase 1 through 4 global clinical development of preventive and therapeutic infectious disease candidates
Demonstrated leadership skills in a Clinical Development or Translational Medicine setting preferably in the area of vaccinology/ immunology/infectious diseases.
Soft and technical skills:
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate scientific insights into actionable franchise strategy
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with experience managing cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex immunology data to diverse audiences including regulators, senior leadership, and scientific communities
Established scientific leadership evidenced by strong publications record
• Deep expertise in immunogenicity assessment, virology, bacteriology, and assay development with knowledge of GCLP and ICH guidelines
• Collaborative mindset with proven ability to influence and build partnerships across functions and geographies
Education and Experience:
PhD in Immunology, Virology, Bacteriology, Microbiology, or related scientific field, with 10+ years of relevant industry experience or a combination of industry and academia experience OR
MD in Immunology, Virology, Bacteriology, Microbiology, or related scientific field, with 5+ years of relevant industry experience or a combination of industry and academia experience.
3+ years of direct people leadership experience.
Languages:
Fluent English required; French is a plus
The salary range for this position is:
$178,500.00 - $257,833.33
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
