DAANBIOTHERAPEUTICS

• l   Position : Head of ADC Discovery & Payload Innovation (Principal Scientist / Director Level)
• l   Work locations: Seoul, South Korea
• l   type: Full-time
• l   Contact Information: recruit@daanbiotpx.com

1. Candidate Profile (Required)

We are seeking an experienced ADC research leader who meets the following qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in ADC research and development
• Experience working at a global pharmaceutical company or biotechnology company
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to independently lead scientific discussions and meetings
• Senior-level scientist (Lead Scientist, Principal Scientist, or equivalent)

2. Responsibilities:

ADC Discovery

• Evaluate therapeutic targets and lead antibody discovery programs
• Perform antibody generation, screening, and lead candidate selection
• Conduct antibody engineering, including humanization, affinity maturation, and format optimization
• Perform antibody characterization, including binding, specificity, developability, and in vitro efficacy assessments

ADC Payload Development

• Lead next-generation ADC payload discovery and development projects
• Evaluate emerging payload technologies and identify opportunities for platform expansion
• Develop strategies for payload optimization and ADC integration

Research Leadership

• Collaborate with global CROs and external research partners
• Prepare scientific reports, presentations, and technical documentation in English
• Draft patents and contribute to intellectual property (IP) strategy development

3. Basic Qualifications (Required):

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in ADC research and development within a global pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
• Proven expertise in antibody discovery and antibody engineering
• Experience in ADC payload research and development
• Demonstrated experience in lead candidate selection and optimization
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including the ability to lead scientific meetings and technical discussions
• Research experience at an international research institute or global pharmaceutical/biotechnology company
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred)

4. Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Bispecific Antibody development
• Experience in T Cell Engager (TCE) research and development
• Experience with ADC IND filing and regulatory documentation
• Experience preparing the Investigator's Brochure (IB) (nonclinical section)
• Patent application and intellectual property development experience
• Experience establishing or advancing antibody or ADC platform technologies
• Ph.D. obtained from an overseas institution or postdoctoral research experience
• Experience leading research programs or managing multidisciplinary project teams

5. Documents for Application:

• CV/Resume with a cover letter

6. Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Additional benefits will be discussed during the interview process