autoimmune disease leader

Company: THIRD ROCK VENTURES, LLC
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Director: IBD Head at Celsius Therapeutics Celsius Therapeutics is a community of scientists, technologists, clinicians and drug hunters leveraging single-cell genomic analysis to develop precision medicines. Our common goal is to markedly improve human health by integrating data, experience, and insight to enable drug discovery and development of a new generation of personalized medicines. Our environment is rigorous, fast-paced and collaborative, bringing together passionate individuals who are making an impact. We inspire creativity and discovery by embracing an open culture that fosters innovation, teamwork and excellence. JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an experienced autoimmune disease leader with expertise in IBD drug discovery and development and a passion for bringing precision medicine to IBD. This person will be responsible for IBD strategy and programs and partner with other functional leaders as a critical member of the scientific leadership team reporting directly to the CSO. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead IBD disease area including responsibility for overall strategy and drug discovery portfolio
• Contribute actively as a member of Celsius' scientific leadership team with responsibility for functional representation of IBD
• Oversee and prioritize IBD target ID and validation projects to enable robust decision making on project selection and advancement
• Ensure robust strategies for target identification, validation and translation to the clinic
• Expand and leverage external network for collaborations (including sample collection), input regarding evolving disease treatment landscape new target ideas and translational strategies.
• Serve as a mentor for project teams and IBD group members QUALIFICATIONS:
  • PhD (or equivalent) with 10-15 years of relevant experience in autoimmune research including IBD.
  • Track record of success in autoimmune drug discovery in a biotech or pharma, preferably with experience in antibody modalities.
  • Strength in IBD translational strategy moving projects from target identification through to IND enabling studies and into clinical trials
  • Deep understanding of IBD disease processes and therapeutic strategies
  • Deep understanding of preclinical disease modeling approaches including primary cells, ex-vivo and in vivo models
  • Enthusiasm for leveraging technology (e.g. single cell genomics) into target identification and validation
  • Demonstrated strength in leadership, with proficiency and passion for mentorship
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced biotech environment 29 Newbury Street
    3rd Floor
    Boston, MA 02116
    P (617) 585-2000

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