VP/SVP, Discovery Research (Virology)

(S)VP, Discovery Research (Virology)

Location: (Seattle, WA / Bay Area | Hybrid)

Company: Stealth-mode Biotechnology Company

The Role

Will lead the strategy and execution of discovery research across all antiviral programs, owning efforts from discovery through IND-enabling studies including virology/pharmacology, structural/biophysical characterization, DMPK, and toxicology.

Key Responsibilities

Discovery Strategy & Scientific Leadership

• Define and lead the end-to-end discovery strategy for antiviral programs
• Drive target identification and validation grounded in viral biology, host-pathogen interactions, and mechanisms of immune protection
• Establish and/or oversee platform capabilities across virology, immunology, and antibody engineering

Virology & Antiviral Discovery Execution

• Lead development and...