疫苗与佐剂转化研究高级总监
Translational Research Vaccines and Adjuvants Senior Director
住友制药株式会社是一家总部位于日本的全球制药公司，美国分公司为住友制药美国公司（Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.），专注于解决肿瘤学、泌尿科、女性健康、罕见疾病、细胞与基因疗法及中枢神经系统领域的患者需求。公司拥有多个上市产品和多样化的早期至晚期研发项目，旨在加速发现、研究和开发，使创新疗法更快地惠及患者。如需了解有关SMPA的更多信息，请访问我们的网站或关注我们的领英账号。
职位概述：
转化研究高级总监是一位战略科学领导者，负责制定并执行转化研究策略，推动创新疫苗和佐剂项目从发现阶段到临床概念验证及后期开发。该职位在全局产品组合中提供科学领导力，并整合免疫学、生物标志物、疫苗学、转化/反向转化及临床开发。
岗位核心职责：
- 领导疫苗和佐剂项目的转化研究策略
- 建立生物标志物和免疫相关性策略
- 整合非临床和临床数据集
- 支持方案设计和转化终点
- 领导外部合作和关键意见领袖（KOL）参与
- 参加科学会议、撰写论文并发表科学成果报告
- 参与产品组合策略和尽职调查活动
- 指导科学家
知识、技能与能力（通用及技术方面）：
- 在免疫学、疫苗学、转化医学和生物标志物科学方面有深入的专业知识。
- 对疫苗开发、监管期望、系统生物学、多组学方法和临床开发有深刻理解。
- 优秀的领导力、沟通能力和矩阵管理技能。
- 具有高度的组织意识，能够洞察各环节的相互依赖关系和整体格局。
教育与经验要求：
- 免疫学、疫苗学、转化医学、分子生物学或相关领域的博士、医学博士或医学博士/哲学博士。至少12年相关的生物制药经验。生命科学、临床药理学或相关领域的高级学位。
- 10年以上制药临床研究经验，具有学术机构经验者优先。
- 在疫苗和/或佐剂开发项目中取得显著成果。
查看英文原文
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.
Job Overview:
The Translational Research Senior Director is a strategic scientific leader responsible for developing and executing translational research strategies that advance innovative vaccine and adjuvant programs from discovery through clinical proof-of-concept and late-stage development. This individual provides scientific leadership across a global portfolio and integrates immunology, biomarkers, vaccinology, translational/back translational and clinical development.
Essential Functions Required for Job:
- Lead translational research strategies across vaccine and adjuvant programs
- Establish biomarker and immune correlate strategies
- Integrate preclinical and clinical datasets
- Support protocol design and translational endpoints
- Lead external collaborations and KOL engagement
- Attend scientific meetings, prepare manuscripts, and deliver presentations of scientific findings
- Contribute to portfolio strategy and due diligence activities
- Mentor scientists
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (general & technical):
- Deep expertise in immunology, vaccinology, translational medicine and biomarker sciences.
- Strong understanding of vaccine development, regulatory expectations, systems biology, multi-omics approaches and clinical development
- Excellent leadership, communication and matrix-management skills.
- High degree of organizational awareness, ability to connect the dots to understand all the interdependency and big picture.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- PhD, MD or MD/PhD in Immunology, Vaccinology, Translational Medicine, Molecular Biology or related discipline. Minimum 12 years relevant biopharmaceutical experience. Advanced degree in life sciences, clinical pharmacology, or related discipline
- 10+ years of pharmaceutical clinical research experience, additional experience in an academic setting advantageous.
- Demonstrated success supporting vaccine and/or adjuvant development programs and leading global cross-functional teams.
- Experience overseeing and conducting clinical trials
Travel Requirements:
Primarily remote role with periodic on-site meetings in office. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Mental/Physical Requirements:
Fast-paced environment handling multiple demands is involved. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.
People Management
This is an individual contributor role and does not have direct reports or formal people‑management responsibilities.
Travel Requirements:
Primarily remote role with periodic on-site meetings in office. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Mental/Physical Requirements:
Fast-paced environment handling multiple demands is involved. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.
The base salary range for this role is
$234,400.00 - $293,000.00Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Confidential Data: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential, in accordance with applicable law.
Compliance: Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Drug Screening Requirements
Applicants for sales/field, manufacturing, or other designated roles will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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