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The Company:
Quotient Therapeutics, Inc. is a privately held, early-stage company developing a novel genomics platform and therapeutics for diseases with a large unmet need.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Scientist/Associate Director, Immunology to lead our autoimmune projects in the early discovery stage. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a strong background in immunology, autoimmune diseases, and drug discovery. This individual will play a key role in driving research and development efforts to advance novel therapies for autoimmune disorders.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee Immunology-related activities for autoimmune projects in the early discovery phase
- Develop and implement innovative research strategies to identify and validate drug targets for autoimmune diseases
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute preclinical studies, including in vitro and in vivo experiments
- Manage a team of scientists and research associates, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to ensure project success
- Stay current on the latest advancements in immunology and autoimmune research, and apply relevant knowledge to project development
- Drive the development of novel immunotherapies and therapeutic modalities for autoimmune disorders through innovative research and scientific approaches
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field with at least 5 years of industry experience in immunology research, with a focus on autoimmune diseases
- Proven track record of leading early discovery projects in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Strong expertise in immunological assays, cellular and molecular biology techniques, and drug target validation
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Prior experience managing a team of scientists and guiding research projects from concept to preclinical development
- Strong publication record in immunology and autoimmune research, with a demonstrated impact in the field
Location: Cambridge, MA
About Flagship
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture. Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.
At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.
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