|
Apply online for the
Director/Sr. Director, R&D of Virology
position and advance your career in the
Biotech industry today.
|
Director/Sr. Director, R&D of Virology : MedImmune, LLC.
|
| Job Number |
01876 |
| Employee Type |
Full Time |
| Company Name |
MedImmune, LLC. |
| Location |
Gaithersburg
Maryland
|
| Salary (year) |
|
| Start Date |
1/18/2010 |
| Industry |
Biotech |
| Job Type |
Research-Infectious-Disease |
| Relocation |
Not Required |
|
MedImmune, LLC.
View all jobs from MedImmune |
|
|
|
| Apply online at company website |
| Description |
Description
Director/Senior Director, R&D of Viology
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Req #: 1876
Director of Infectious Disease
We are seeking a senior virologist who will be responsible for leading and managing a team of 10+ researchers in the development of large molecule drugs against viral pathogens. This individual will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the portfolio of antiviral biologics by effectively directing their scientific staff in the progression of projects through various preclinical stages of drug development. This individual will also act as project leader of some cross-functional teams. In addition, he/she will be responsible for identifying and assessing new targets for large molecule drugs against viruses, and will participate in the development of department strategy. This individual will be expected to provide scientific insight, and to effectively represent his/her team both inside and outside MedImmune. He/she will be expected to initiate and maintain collaborations with research scientists in other therapeutic areas at MedImmune, and with scientists in the larger Astra Zeneca organization.
About the Organization
My company shares my
passion for helping to improve human health around the world."
"This is My MedImmune."
Those who join MedImmune feel a sense of ownership about their future. They thrive with a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry and the wholly-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca plc.
Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance science, technology and medicine to develop products designed to help people live better lives. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, integrity and growth opportunities…that encourages both individual contribution and collaborative entrepreneurial thinking. Our products and/or product candidates are designed to address areas of need in infection, oncology, respiratory disease and inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease and neuroscience. Explore a MedImmune career as we strive to better more lives, more often, around the world.
Company Information
MedImmune, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
|
|
| Requirements |
Position Requirements
Job requirements:
• Ph.D. in virology, biology, immunology, biochemistry or related discipline
• 7 – 10 years relevant industrial experience developing large or small molecule drugs or vaccines against viral pathogens
• In depth knowledge of virology, especially respiratory pathogens
• Extensive experience leading and directing scientists in the design and execution of experiments to assess the in vitro and in vivo efficacy of antiviral therapeutics and/or vaccines
• Experience with all stages of the drug development process: target identification and validation, lead isolation and optimization, pre-clinical development
• The ability to prioritize, and to develop and implement research plans that are aligned with department priorities
• Proven ability to balance multiple, and often competing, priorities and timelines
• The ability to initiate and maintain scientific collaborations, and interact effectively with personnel outside research (e.g., Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Business Development).
• Significant experience managing scientists at different levels (i.e., junior and senior staff)
• Strong personnel management skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentations skills
Educational Requirements
• Ph.D. in virology, biology, immunology, biochemistry or related discipline
MedImmune does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to MedImmune by search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune’s approved agency list shall become the property of MedImmune and if the candidate is subsequently hired by MedImmune, MedImmune shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.
|
|
| Contact Info |
|
|
|
Apply online at company website |
|
Find More Biotech Jobs in the Biotech industry.
|
|