Director, Cancer Vaccine Preclinical Strategy

Role: Lead preclinical strategy for cancer vaccine development, focusing on innovative modalities to induce immune responses against tumors. Responsibilities: develop and oversee a pipeline of vaccine candidates, guide antigen discovery, design combinatorial approaches, build animal models, and support translational and regulatory strategies. Collaborate across research, bioprocess, clinical, and translational teams, foster internal and external relationships, and lead efforts in intellectual property development and innovative research methods such as AI integration. Qualifications: PhD or equivalent in immunology, oncology, molecular biology, or biochemistry; 10+ years industry experience; proven expertise in immunological approaches, immune profiling, tumor modeling, and systems biology. Experience in interdisciplinary vaccine discovery, leadership of junior staff, budget management, and cross-functional teamwork required. High-Value: focus on immuno-oncology, cancer vaccines, multiple vaccine modalities, translational science, and early development stages. Work setup: likely hybrid or flexible; specific location not specified.