Principal Scientist, Immunology and Immuno-oncology - San Carlos, California

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

Candidates must be able to work onsite in San Carlos, California.

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:

• Bold Exploration: we pursue novel and high-potential ideas through rapid, iterative innovation cycles.
• Strategic Alignment: we prioritize disease areas that align closely with BeOne’s R&D priorities and long-term vision.
• Pipeline Impact: we translate insights into tangible assets and advance emerging platforms into impactful programs.
   

As a Principal Scientist at BeOne Institute, you will lead the discovery and translational efforts to advance breakthrough target discoveries. You will serve as a scientific leader within the Institute, shaping therapeutic area strategy, identifying differentiated opportunities, and influencing portfolio decisions through deep biological insight and innovative thinking.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Identify and advance high-value therapeutic targets across immunology, inflammation and immuno-oncology therapeutic areas, aligned with organizational strategy, portfolio priorities and emerging scientific opportunities.
• Lead the design and execution of rigorous in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies to validate target biology, establish disease rationale, evaluate therapeutic modalities, develop mechanistic insight, and generate decision-enabling data packages.
• Shape scientific strategy by integrating biological insights, translational considerations, competitive intelligence, and internal/external innovations to drive differentiated pipeline opportunities.
• Communicate progress through regular updates while proactively identifying challenges and proposing solutions.
• Lead cross-disciplinary or cross-functional collaborations and drive innovation within and beyond the Institute.
• Mentor and develop scientists, fostering technical excellence, scientific rigor, and professional growth across the organization.
• Contribute to management and operational activities to support strategic objectives of the BeOne Institute at the San Carlos site.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

• May directly manage scientists and/or provide matrix leadership for project teams

Requirements:   

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent advanced degree with deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: cancer biology, immuno-oncology, immunology, or a related life sciences discipline.
• 6+ years post-degree professional experience in academia and/or industry, with a demonstrated track record of scientific innovation, program leadership, and contributions to drug discovery or impactful scientific achievements.
• Experience with one or more of the following is preferred: immune organoid culture, AI-driven protein design, protein engineering, induced proximity technologies, synthetic biology approaches, or other innovative therapeutic platforms.
• Working knowledge of biologics, small molecules and other complex modalities.
• Experience with omics data analysis and/or preclinical immunology and oncology mouse models is a plus.
• 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.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Education Required:

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent advanced degree

Travel:  No

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

Salary Range: $198,000.00 - $247,500.00 annually

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected].