BeiGene, Ltd.

Senior Scientist, Immunology and Immuno-oncology - San Carlos, California)

BeiGene, Ltd.$180K — $225K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent advanced degree in cancer biology, immuno-oncology, immunology, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in academia and/or industry with a proven track record in scientific innovation or drug discovery.
  • Ability to independently design experiments and communicate scientific findings effectively.
  • Experience with immune organoid culture, AI-driven protein design, or synthetic biology is preferred.
  • Knowledge of biologics and preclinical models is a plus.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Identify therapeutic targets in immunology and immuno-oncology aligned with strategic goals.
  • Design, execute, and analyze in vitro and in vivo studies to validate targets and generate critical data.
  • Communicate research progress and solutions to challenges regularly.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation.
  • Contribute to management and operational activities to support strategic objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off and Wellness programs.
  • Participation in discretionary equity awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Full Job Description
BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

Candidates must be able to work onsite in San Carlos, California.

As a Senior Scientist at BeOne Institute, you will independently design and execute high-quality research studies supporting discovery and translational programs in immunology, inflammation, and immuno-oncology. You will contribute to target evaluation, mechanistic understanding, and therapeutic development through generation of rigorous, decision-enabling data.

Essential Functions of the Job:
  • Identify and advance high-value therapeutic targets across immunology, inflammation and immuno-oncology therapeutic areas, aligned with organizational strategy, portfolio priorities and emerging scientific opportunities.
  • Independently design, execute, analyze and interpret in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies to validate target biology, establish disease rationale, evaluate therapeutic modalities, develop mechanistic insight, and generate decision-enabling data packages.
  • Communicate progress through regular updates while proactively identifying challenges and proposing solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary or cross-functional teams and drive innovation within and beyond the Institute.
  • Contribute to management and operational activities to support strategic objectives of the BeOne Institute at the San Carlos site.


Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • May mentor junior scientists, research associates, interns


Requirements:
  • Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent advanced degree in one or more of the following areas: cancer biology, immuno-oncology, immunology, or a related life sciences discipline.
  • 3+ years post-degree professional experience in academia and/or industry, with a demonstrated track record of scientific innovation and contributions to drug discovery or impactful scientific achievements.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently design experiments, generate high-quality data, analyze complex datasets, and communicate scientific findings effectively.
  • Experience with one or more of the following is preferred: immune organoid culture, AI-driven protein design, protein engineering, induced proximity technologies, synthetic biology approaches, or other innovative therapeutic platforms.
  • Knowledge of biologics, small molecules and other complex modalities, experience with omics data analysis, and/or preclinical immunology and oncology mouse models is a plus.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and interdisciplinary research environment, and to integrate multi-disciplinary approaches to solve complex biological problems.
  • Strong collaboration skills across functional and disciplinary boundaries.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.


Education Required:

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent advanced degree

Travel: No

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
  • Fosters Teamwork
  • Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
  • Self-Awareness
  • Acts Inclusively
  • Demonstrates Initiative
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Continuous Learning
  • Embraces Change
  • Results-Oriented
  • Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
  • Financial Excellence
  • Communicates with Clarity


Salary Range: $180,000.00 - $225,000.00 annually
BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

About BeiGene, Ltd.

BeiGene, Ltd. is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes innovative cancer treatments. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in George Town, Grand Cayman. BeiGene's portfolio includes several drug candidates that target cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment. The company's lead product, Brukinsa, is a treatment for mantle cell lymphoma that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). BeiGene also has partnerships with several pharmaceutical companies, including Amgen, Merck, and Novartis.
Learn more about BeiGene, Ltd.
Size
8,300 employees
Market Cap
$22.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.5 billion
Founded
2010
5 Year Trend
+305.7%
Revenue
$308.8 million
NASDAQ

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