The role involves serving as the chemistry and bioconjugation leader to drive strategy from early concept through lead selection for ADC programs
Job Summary
The role involves serving as the chemistry and bioconjugation leader to drive strategy from early concept through lead selection for ADC programs.
Candidates must demonstrate a track record of partnering with IP counsel to develop and protect intellectual property strategies related to ADC innovations.
Gilead offers a competitive salary range of $226,185.00 to $292,710.00 along with discretionary bonuses and comprehensive benefits packages.
Matching Summary
The role involves serving as the chemistry and bioconjugation leader to drive strategy from early concept through lead selection for ADC programs.
Salary
Base: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD in organic chemistry with ADC focus
8+ years experience in ADC drug discovery
Expertise in linker and payload design
Proficiency in bioconjugation methodologies
Experience interpreting ADC characterization data
Nice-to-have
Site-specific or enzymatic conjugation approaches
High-throughput automated conjugation workflows
Collaboration with data science partners
Hydrophilic masking strategies knowledge
Advanced linker architecture expertise
Key Requirements
Ph.D. plus 8 years experience OR Master's plus 10 years OR Bachelor's plus 12 years
Demonstrated impactful contributions to ADC drug discovery
Strong understanding of stability and cleavage concepts
Ability to present findings at governance meetings