Immunology Portfolio Director

Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines to address unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammation and autoimmunity. We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Immunology to lead the scientific development of our Immunology portfolio, encompassing early discovery through late-stage clinical assets.

• Oversee the scientific development of our Immunology portfolio, integrating internal capabilities with external opportunities.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities and long-term development of scientists within the group.
• Develop and implement models to support both in vitro and in vivo pharmacology for autoimmune disease assets.
• Collaborate with multiple CROs and internal resources across the organization to achieve program objectives.
• Serve as a member of the Immunology leadership team.
• Contribute to the proposal of new targets and support their evaluation and validation.
• Introduce and apply innovative technologies to ensure the group remains at the forefront of scientific innovation.

• Ph.D. in Immunology or a related scientific field with a proven track record of managerial and scientific leadership in the field of immune regulation.
• Industry experience required.
• Expertise in drug discovery and development, including hit identification, lead optimization, candidate selection, and preclinical development.
• Experience with regulatory filings (IND, NDA, or BLA).
• Demonstrated success in leading pharmacology efforts in autoimmune diseases, including assay development, candidate screening, and mechanism of action studies.
• Experience with complex in vitro and/or in vivo models is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, multicultural team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a self-driven, creative, and entrepreneurial mindset.

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