Director, Group Leader, BeOne Institute - San Carlos, California

General Description:

At BeOne Institute, we extend BeOne’s execution strength with a dedicated innovation engine, bringing agility and scientific depth to transform uncertainty into actionable and high-impact therapeutic opportunities. We operate according to three core principles:

1. Bold Exploration: we pursue novel and high-potential ideas through rapid, iterative innovation cycles.

2. Strategic Alignment: we prioritize disease areas that align closely with BeOne’s R&D priorities and long-term vision.

3. Pipeline Impact: we translate insights into tangible assets and advance emerging platforms into impactful programs.

As a Group Leader at BeOne Institute, you will lead a high-performing research team to advance breakthrough discoveries. You will set and execute a forward-looking research strategy aligned with our mission, foster a collaborative environment where innovative ideas are translated into transformative medicines.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Job Responsibilities

• Drive scientific excellence and delivery by establishing clear program goals and milestones.

• Communicate progress through regular updates while proactively identifying challenges and proposing solutions.

• Build and develop a high-performing team and fostering team members’ professional growth, technical expertise, and scientific independence.

• Lead cross-disciplinary or cross-functional collaborations and drive innovation within and beyond the Institute.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent advanced degree with deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: cancer biology, cancer immunology, immunology, protein engineering, AI-driven protein design, or a related life sciences discipline.

• 10+ years of relevant post-degree experience, including postdoctoral and/or industry research experience, with a strong track record of contributions to drug discovery or impactful scientific achievements.

• Substantial post-degree professional experience in academia and/or industry, with a strong track record of contributions to drug discovery or impactful scientific achievements.

• Ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and interdisciplinary research environment, and to integrate multi-disciplinary approaches to solve complex biological problems.

• Scientific leadership to build and sustain collaborative relationships across functional and disciplinary boundaries.

• Experience of providing scientific guidance and mentorship in a collaborative team environment.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Yes

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.