Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple PRO-XTEN® dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.
Vir Biotechnology has exclusive rights to the universal PRO-XTEN® masking platform for oncology and infectious disease. PRO-XTEN® is a trademark of Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Sanofi company.
We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Vir Biotechnology is looking for an accomplished Temporary Senior Scientist I (12+ month contract to start) to help advance our Drug Product and Device Development group. In this impactful role, you will take on technical leadership for the development of both liquid and lyophilized formulations across multiple biologic modalities, including support for clinical-stage process development and manufacturing initiatives. You will serve as a scientific representative for Drug Product on cross-functional program teams, collaborating across departments and external partners to ensure the successful progression of pipeline assets from early discovery through late-stage development.
This role is a balanced mix of technical, hands-on laboratory work and leadership responsibilities, where you will independently design and manage formulation strategies for both internal and external projects while championing data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and cross-functional program support.
This Person will report to the Senior Director, Drug Product Process and Formulation
This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with the expectation to be onsite 5 days a week
WHAT YOU'LL DO
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER
The expected hourly range for this position is $76.00 to $95.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics.
This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs. Vir Biotechnology also strongly commits to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment.
Vir Biotechnology Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for Vir Biotechnology. Unsolicited resumes sent to the company from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Vir Biotechnology and do not obligate us to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees.
For hires based in the United States, Vir Biotechnology, participates in E-Verify.
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