Director, (Senior Principal Scientist) Antibody Generation and Engineering · Bayer

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:09:18 GMT
Engineering

Bayer · Cambridge · $169,680.00 - $254,520.00 · onsite

At Bayer, we're seeking an experienced and highly motivated Therapeutic Antibody Drug Hunter to provide enterprise-level scientific leadership and orchestrate multiple projects involving antibody-drug conjugates from early research through clinical candidate selection.

As one of the organisation's "go-to" leaders for antibody-drug conjugates, you will be translating cutting-edge science into impactful therapeutic opportunities in the field of oncology, cardiovascular research or immunology.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading projects and in developing antibody conjugates with small molecules, oligonucleotides or peptides as the payload.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing innovative solutions for antibody conjugates to address unmet needs and design differentiated drugs

Leading antibody generation and optimization for developing new potent innovative leads fulfilling their target product profile

Supporting molecule design and optimization with fit-for-purpose conjugation techniques for antibodies, antibody formats, small molecule payloads, oligonucleotides and peptides

Providing state-of-the-art techniques to the lead generation and optimization process, including lead discovery, antibody design, analytics, conjugation chemistry, separation techniques, and developability assessment

The successful candidate will have a PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology or related field, and long-term experience in Antibody (BMOL) drug discovery with deep knowledge of literature and industry practices.

This role offers a competitive salary between $169,680.00 - $254,520.00, additional compensation may include a bonus or commission, and a range of benefits including health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.