Advisor - Immunology Discovery

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Organization Overview:

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Description: Immunology team is seeking a candidate to actively participate in hands-on preclinical drug discovery research. This role offers a valuable opportunity for a committed professional to become part of an innovative team and contribute meaningfully to the discovery and development of novel immunotherapeutic approaches. The candidate should possess strong in vivo skills, be able to multitask, and work well within a team. Motivation, organization, and flexibility are essential.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and evaluate novel immunomodulatory strategies, including genetic medicines and cell-based platforms, translating mechanistic insights into testable hypotheses and advancing promising concepts toward preclinical and clinical development.
• Independently design, develop, and execute in vivo and in vitro experimental protocols; generate robust and consistent data of high quality, generate clear scientific documentation
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high scientific rigor, data integrity, and reproducibility to inform strategic decision making
• Present results in a clear and effective manner in team meetings, departmental forums, and governance presentations.
• Supervise, train, and mentor research associates, as appropriate
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently as well as collaborate effectively within a team and across different functions

Basic Qualifications:

• MS with 6+ years of relevant experience, or BS with 8+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical/ biotech R&D.
• Prior industry experience is strongly preferred; optional: Ph.D. with training in immunology, cell biology, or related discipline

Additional Skills and preferences:

• Extensive experience designing, executing, and documenting in vivo studies, including preparation and management of IACUC protocols. Demonstrated expertise in humanized immune system mouse models, with strong proficiency for in vivo techniques, including:
  • Handling of mice (rats is a plus)
  • Expertise in multiple dosing routes (IV, IP, SC, PO, etc.)
  • Proficiency in blood collection methods (tail vein, submandibular, cardiac puncture)
  • Experience with tissue collection and necropsy
  • Strong data analysis utilizing flow cytometry
• Strong hands-on expertise and deep knowledge in performing human primary immune cell culture, ex vivo mouse model sample processing and analysis, complex cell-based assay development and screening technologies (including multicolor flow cytometry, RNA-seq, library preparation for sc RNA -seq, MSD, ELISA, etc)

• Detail-oriented, effective communicator and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and timelines

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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