Vice President, Discovery Research
Company: Alpine Immune Sciences Inc.
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Alpine Immune Sciences is a leading clinical-stage
biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing
innovative, protein-based immunotherapies for autoimmune and
inflammatory diseases. Exciting challenges lie ahead-guided by our
core values, we'll meet these challenges.Join us!The Vice
President, Discovery Research will oversee Alpine's discovery
research organization and provide leadership across discovery,
preclinical and clinical research. Contributes to pipeline
prioritization, planning, strategy, and implementation of R&D
plans.Duties and responsibilities---Drive innovation through a deep
understanding of immunology and creative application of novel
technologies and develop a robust and high-quality product
portfolio.---Establish and execute upon a strategic research plan,
targeting new initiatives in immunotherapy while supporting
existing development programs---Oversee all discovery projects and
scientific operations to ensure the organization meets its
scientific objectives, in pursuit of new disease indications and
target opportunities---Lead discovery initiatives including protein
engineering, in vitro and in vivo pharmacology---Collaborate with
Translational Medicine and Clinical Development to evaluate
potential biomarkers and identify target indications---Set clear
expectations, give appropriate autonomy, and guide team members--
manage performance by providing feedback, guidance/teaching, and
development opportunities---Lead and manage the development of
annual scientific goals, including obtaining and acting upon inputs
from the Board of Directors, the Scientific Advisory Board, and
collaborators.---Establish and effectively manage industrial and
academic collaborations and internal/external partners.---Ensure up
-to -date knowledge of developments in discovery research and
practices, and timely dissemination of this
knowledge.Qualifications---PhD in immunology or related field with
a minimum of 15 years of relevant proven experience in drug
development, including demonstrated success at the conception,
discovery and development of first-in-human drug development
candidates (e.g. successful INDs or equivalents)---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.---Track record of developing efficient discovery
processes and leading complex cross-functional team collaborations,
including managing relationships with internal and external
collaborators.---Proven track record of advancing programs through
discovery, IND-enabling studies, and IND filing.---Ability to build
strong relationships with key stakeholders.---Ability to celebrate
differences and encourage scientific openness and frank
discussion.---Team - oriented and invests in the success of
others.---Ability to travel domestically and
internationally.#LI-HybridAt Alpine we engage equitable workplace
strategies to ensure fair compensation. Actual compensation is
dependent upon current market data, experience, and pay parity
within our organization. This position is a Vice President level
position, with a compensation range of $288,000 - $321,000. This
range could vary based on geographic location. In order to be
considered for a position, candidates must be located in one of the
following five states: CA, MA, NC, OR, or WA. We take care of our
employees with a competitive benefits package that includes stock
options, annual bonus, premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
for employees and their dependents, as well as life and disability
benefits, FSA, and 401(k) plans. We believe quality time outside
the office is vital to our employees' satisfaction at work, so our
flexible PTO plan of 160 hours, generous holiday time (generally 12
days), and parental benefits encourages team members to take time
off so they can come back refreshed. Alpine team members enjoy
competitive salaries and equity participation (stock
options).Alpinists share a passion for meaningful work and are
committed to solving the most complex problems in immunology to
create new therapies for patients. We believe in innovative
thinking, collaboration, flexibility, bias for action, and healthy
debate. To foster our team of outstanding scientists and business
professionals, we provide a premier work environment with a
state-of-the-art lab and office spaces with truly inspiring views,
and an open design to facilitate teamwork.Our treasured culture has
been shaped by our diverse team who truly enjoys working and
playing together. We nurture Alpine's culture in many ways,
including all-company social events and happy hours,
lunch-and-learn and education opportunities, interest groups like
book club and movie nights, peer-to-peer recognition programs, a
robust wellness program to help support physical, mental, and
emotional health, and more.Alpine is committed to creating a
diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Alpine is also
committed to compliance with all fair employment practices
regarding citizenship and immigration status.Our office and lab are
located in the blossoming biotech neighborhood of Eastlake in
Seattle. Alpinists enjoy the flexibility to work onsite, remotely,
or a hybrid schedule, with evolving options as we prioritize
keeping Alpinists safe and healthy. Onsite employees enjoy an
open-office layout with comfortable huddle rooms and Zoom
Room-enabled conference rooms, a spacious breakroom and kitchen
with a coffee bar and snacks, and rooftop access to enjoy gorgeous
views of Lake Union and Gas Works Park.Exciting challenges lie
ahead-guided by our core values, we'll meet these challenges. Join
us!
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