Senior Vice President Research

4 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Alector Full time
Job Summary

Alector is seeking a highly experienced and accomplished Senior Vice President Research to drive the strategy and execution of our discovery and pre-clinical development efforts. The successful candidate will build and inspire a world-class immuno-neurology research and translational sciences organization.

The SVP, Research will be accountable for delivering a continuous, deep, and high-quality pipeline of innovative, breakthrough immuno-neurology assets from early discovery through IND. Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing the short, mid, and long-term research strategy in collaboration with the Head of R&D and CEO
  • Driving the execution of all drug discovery and translational science efforts with attention to detail and a focus on the bigger picture
  • Building a deep pipeline of IND candidates that continuously feeds the early clinical and eventually late-stage pipeline
  • Ensuring that drug development candidates are fully supported with high-quality preclinical packages and translational research ensures that clinical candidates are directed to high-responder or biomarker-validated populations
  • Bringing visionary scientific leadership to Alector to enable the company to continue to innovate in neurodegeneration and other immunologically mediated neurological diseases
  • Effectively communicating scientific strategy and research programs to scientific and non-scientific audiences outside the company

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. with post-doc experience in a biology-related field, 12+ years of progressive biotech/pharma experience, and a strong track record of successfully initiating and moving projects from target discovery through lead identification, lead optimization, and into early development.

Alector offers a dynamic and flexible environment that encourages experimentation, ownership, and a growth mindset. We value shared wins, perseverance, and a commitment to ethics and high integrity. If you are a creative thinker who is innovative and open to new ideas and ways of working, we encourage you to apply.



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