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South San Francisco, California, United States
Onsite
The Opportunity
The Department of Research Oncology at Genentech is excited to announce an opportunity for a Principal Scientist, Lab Head, to join the Synthetic Immunity division encompassing immune engager and CAR-T cell therapy programs. The position will lead a research group focused on developing next generation programs to advance Genentech’s Synthetic Immunity efforts.
The ideal candidate will have a deep background in T cell immunology and/or cancer immunology. Extensive experience working with T cells in both in vitro and in vivo models is required. Deep knowledge of cellular immunology is strongly preferred.
The successful candidate will lead a highly productive research team and integrate efforts across cross-functional teams to identify new targets and therapeutic hypotheses, and to advance transformative medicines using Synthetic Immunity approaches. Strong collaborative and excellent communication skills are essential.
Key responsibilities include:
Research Leadership: Lead and manage a high-performing team in the discovery and advancement of novel programs in Synthetic Immunity.
Translational Impact: Generate high-quality, original research that advances our understanding of T cell biology and tumor immunology to contribute to the development of next generation Synthetic Immunity approaches.
Communication and Collaboration: Work effectively in cross-functional teams by collaborating closely with colleagues from other Research departments, Drug Development, Translational Medicine and Early Clinical Development.
Who You Are
Educational Background: Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology or other related field
Experience: Minimum 5 years post-Ph.D. of productive postdoctoral training and/or industry experience. Your record should reflect high-impact publications, patents, and successful project transitions.
Demonstrated expertise in T cell immunology, cellular immunology, and/or cancer immunology.
Leadership and Collaboration: Exceptional leadership abilities with a proven track record of working with multidisciplinary teams, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative spirit to work closely with cross-functional research teams.
If you are passionate about harnessing the power of the immune system and Synthetic Immunity approaches to uncover and develop novel therapies for cancer, we encourage you to apply.
Preferred
Experience working with human and/or mouse T cells.
Experience with engineering human T cells.
Experience with syngeneic and/or xenograft in vivo models
Experience with deep profiling of T and other immune cells (e.g. multiparameter flow, molecular profiling, etc.)
Relocation benefits are available for this posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $143,200 to $265,900. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
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