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Associate Director, Bioanalytical Sciences

Alector
Location
South San Francisco, CA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Nonclinical Sciences
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Deep expertise in ligand-binding assays for pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity assessments
  • Experience in independent assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting
  • Ability to provide strategic and hands-on scientific leadership
  • Experience with CRO oversight and data interpretation
What the job really is

As an Associate Director in Bioanalytical Sciences at Alector, you will lead bioanalytical activities for both nonclinical and clinical programs, combining strategic oversight with hands-on laboratory work. Your role will involve developing and optimizing ligand-binding assays, overseeing CRO activities, and making operational decisions based on data interpretation. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential, and you will be expected to engage directly in laboratory tasks while also providing scientific leadership.

Benefits
  • Flexible hybrid work options
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive and unique benefits designed for health and well-being
Things to weigh
  • Regular onsite presence is essential due to hands-on laboratory work
  • Role requires a combination of scientific leadership and direct laboratory engagement
  • Focus on neurodegeneration therapies may require specialized knowledge in that area
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