Join Athebio
Athebio, founded in 2019 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, is a biotech company with a strong background in biotherapeutics. We specialize in drug discovery and engineering, leveraging our Athebody® technology platform for novel biotherapeutic approaches. Our focus includes targeted delivery (LNP, AAV) and radio-therapies in collaboration with leading biotech and pharma companies.
Innovate with Us
We're looking for passionate innovators excited about antibody discovery and protein engineering.
Your Role
- Drive Innovation: Propel our Athebody® technology platform forward, continuously optimizing and integrating cutting-edge methods.
- Senior leadership team: Impact the organization and have a high level of visibility by working closely with the senior leadership.
- Lead the Team: Guide our discovery team, manage selection campaigns, and oversee stakeholders while maintaining a broad perspective.
- Ensure Excellence: Uphold rigorous standards in experiments and ensure timely delivery to partners.
- Master Data: Analyze and interpret data, summarize key messages, and present them to the team, management and external partner.
- Expand Knowledge: Continuously enhance your scientific and technical expertise.
What You Bring
- Ph.D. in biochemistry/molecular biology (or equivalent education).
- At least 5 years of drug discovery lab experience in the industry, with expertise in biotherapeutic discovery processes and proven track of delivery of clinical candidates.
- Hands-on experience with in vitro selection and screening of binding proteins (ribosome display, phage display, yeast display etc.).
- Strong understanding of molecular biology methodologies and enthusiasm for introducing new ideas.
- Experience leading a diverse team in a matrix organization.
- Goal-oriented, independent, and pragmatic approach.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving attitude.
- Team player with proactive communication skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
What We Offer
- An exciting opportunity to grow professionally and personally within a small biotech.
- The opportunity to actively contribute and impact the company's development.
- Learning from world-leading experts in DARPin technology.
- A collaborative environment with multifaceted activities.
- A competitive compensation package and flexible working model
- Joint team activities like sports, game nights, excursions, and more.
Our Location
Join us at our state-of-the-art facility located in the Bio–Technopark in Schlieren, Zurich.
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