Director/Senior Director, Antibody Discovery

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Director/Senior Director, Antibody Discovery Department: Lab Science: Employment Type: Permanent: Location: San Mateo, CA: Description: The Role: BigHat is seeking an exceptional and highly experienced individual for a position as Director/Senior Director of Antibody Discovery. This individual will lead the company’s antibody discovery and display function. They will be responsible for conceiving of and leading multi-year team and technology strategy as well as managing routine operational execution for identification and maturation of high-quality antibodies across antigen types for both BigHat and BigHat-partnered therapeutic research programs. Key Responsibilities: - Lead BigHat’s antibody discovery and display functions, setting the scientific, technical, and strategic direction - Oversee the routine execution of display-based selection campaigns to enhance and diversify affinity, developability, and function across diverse antibody formats and antigen types in support of BigHat and BigHat-partnered therapeutic programs - Manage and mentor a team of scientists responsible for antibody library design, generation, screening, selection, and early optimization - Shape and expand Bi...