Principal Scientist/Head of Antibody Discovery

responsibilities: Define and drive the antibody/intrabody discovery strategy aligned with company pipeline goals Lead target-to-lead activities, including hit identification, screening, and optimization Establish and continuously improve discovery platforms (e.g., display technologies, screening assays, intracellular antibody approaches) Integrate advanced technologies (e.g., AI-guided design, high-throughput screening, single-cell approaches) Provide scientific oversight across multiple preclinical programs Drive data-driven decision-making and ensure high scientific rigor Build, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary antibody discovery team Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration Set clear priorities, goals, and performance expectations Attract, develop, and retain top scientific talent Drive external collaborations (CROs, academic partners, technology providers) Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage Contribute to external scientific visibility (publications, conferences, partnerships) Support business development activities and due diligence efforts Skills and

Qualifications: PhD in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field 10+ years of experience in antibody discovery and engineering (biotech/pharma preferred) Protein/antibody engineering essential; structural biology and computational design strongly preferred Proven track record of delivering antibody candidates from discovery to development Deep expertise in one or more discovery platforms (Phage/yeast/mammalian display, B cell screening, single-cell technologies) Deep expertise in antibody/VHH developability and biophysical characterisation, including stability, aggregation, and expression, for intrabody development. Demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing complex programs Excellent communication skills in English Your Natural Strengths and Drivers Strategic thinking and scientific vision Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management High level of scientific rigor and data-driven decision-making Ability to balance innovation with delivery and timelines Working at VectorY Challenging and varied work with a real impact. We offer a personal and authentic experience within a young, ambitious biotech company with an established and strong infrastructure on the path to bring innovative therapies to patients worldwide. Interested? Please apply and send your resume before 25 July 2026 to [email protected] for the attention of Sandra Lemmens. Apply now VectorY Therapeutics Science Park Matrix Innovation Center 408 1098 XH Amsterdam [email protected] +31 (0)20 226 80 20 Privacy Statement Home About VectorY Leadership Events Contact Pipeline Expanded Access Policy Platform Scientific Publications News Careers

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