Director/Senior Director, Immunology
JOB SUMMARY
Iambic Therapeutics is seeking a scientific leader with deep expertise in immunology and immunopharmacology to join the Biology group as Director or Senior Director. This individual will define and execute biology strategies for small-molecule discovery programs, translating disease and immune biology into robust in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo evidence packages that guide medicinal chemistry from hit identification through development candidate nomination and IND-enabling studies. The successful candidate will lead project teams, set scientific direction, and drive cross-functional decision-making with Chemistry, DMPK, Safety, Translational, and Computational teams. The role will also partner with Iambic's AI/ML scientists to apply computational approaches that accelerate hypothesis generation, data interpretation, and program decisions. Level will be determined by experience and demonstrated scope. This role is based at our San Diego headquarters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Program and cross-functional leadership: Lead immunology strategy from target validation and hit identification through lead optimization, development candidate nomination, and IND-enabling studies, integrating disease biology with SAR, DMPK/PK/PD, safety, target engagement, and translational biomark