Hiring: Leader of Structure Biology and Protein Chemistry Company: EMD Serono, Inc. Location: Billerica, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:46:26 Employment Type: Hybrid About the job Experience: •10 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector. •5 years of direct leadership or managerial experience of multiple reports, with a demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing scientific teams. •At least 10 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector. •Minimum 5 years of direct leadership or managerial experience of multiple reports, with a demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing scientific teams. Required Skills: •As Director, Structural Biology & Protein Chemistry, you will lead a team of more than ten scientists, setting the strategic direction for structural biology and protein chemistry across a broad and ambitious drug discovery portfolio. •Drive programs from target validation through to early clinical candidates, integrating structural, functional, and mechanistic data to inform medicinal chemistry, antibody engineering, and therapeutic modality decisions. •Operating with significant autonomy, you will partner closely with biology, pharmacology, and DMPK functions, manage external collaborations and CRO partnerships, and contribute to IP strategy by translating structural findings into patentable discoveries. •Also champion scientific excellence and mentor the next generation of structural biology talent. Qualifications: •PhD in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or a closely related field, with at least 10 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector. •Demonstrated success in delivering drug discovery programs from target validation through to clinical candidates, including Pre-IND or IND-enabling experience. •Hands-on expertise in the expression, purification, stabilization, and biophysical characterization of challenging protein targets, including membrane and soluble proteins. •Proficiency in Cryo-EM is essential. •Capabilities in at least one other structure determination technology, such as X-ray crystallography or nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), with experience in hybrid or integrative structural approaches. •Record of high-impact publications demonstrating structural and mechanistic insights relevant to drug discovery. •Established external network with academic institutions or industry partners to accelerate drug discovery programs. •Operational familiarity with modern data management, bioinformatics, and collaboration tools used in structural biology and drug discovery. •Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex structural data clearly to senior leadership and non-specialist stakeholders. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!