Senior Scientist, Discovery Immunology

Mirador is a next-generation precision medicine company focused on immunology and inflammation. The company’s Mirador360 TM precision development engine leverages the latest advances in human genetics and cutting-edge data science to rapidly advance new precision medicines for patients living with chronic immune-mediated inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. Launched in 2024, Mirador has raised over $400 million from leading life sciences investors and is based in San Diego, CA.

Summary

We seek a motivated, detail-oriented Senior Scientist, Discovery Immunology with strong background in immunology and experience developing cell-based assays to support our efforts in target validation, early phase antibody drug discovery, IND-enabling studies, biomarker discovery and companion diagnostics development. The ideal candidate is an individual that enjoys a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to support project goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

The role will require deep scientific and therapeutic-area expertise in Discovery Immunology, thorough familiarity and experience with the principles of drug development to ensure compound transition along the pipeline, management experience, and importantly the ability to work with ambiguity and embrace uncertainty. The role will demand critical, timely, independent decision making and requires a high degree of autonomy.

Must have scientific excellence in Immunology with a rich understanding of drug development, project leadership including working on matrixed teams, recruitment capabilities, and excellent communication and collaboration skills to deliver on the therapeutic area strategy.

Experience And Qualifications

• MS degree with 10 or more years experience or PhD with 4 or more years experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, preferably in the field of inflammation and auto-immune diseases.
• Prior industry experience in Discovery Immunology required.
• Prior experience leading project teams and managing CROs/vendors.
• Direct experience working with immunology, inflammation and immune-mediated fibrotic diseases or relevant molecular pathways.
• Experience in early drug discovery with proven leadership of preclinical development of therapeutic project(s) and clinical candidate selection, advancing programs through discovery, IND-enabling studies, and IND filing are required.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional, matrixed team collaborations, including managing relationships with internal and external collaborators.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Self-starter with strong scientific curiosity and rigor, excellent interpersonal and analytic skills, high ethical standards, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A desire to be part of a highly innovative, dynamic, and growing company aimed at developing novel therapeutics for patients.
• Demonstrable ability and enthusiasm for identifying, setting, and meeting critical deliverables, delivering clinical candidates into development.
• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  
  

The expected base pay range for this position is $125,000 – $175,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. This range may be modified in the future.

All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

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