Translational Research Vaccines and Adjuvants Senior Director

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn. Job Overview: The Translational Research Senior Director is a strategic scientific leader responsible for developing and executing translational research strategies that advance innovative vaccine and adjuvant programs from discovery through clinical proof-of-concept and late-stage development. This individual provides scientific leadership across a global portfolio and integrates immunology, biomarkers, vaccinology, translational/back translational and clinical development. Essential Functions Required for Job: Lead translational research strategies across vaccine and adjuvant programs Establish biomarker and immune correlate strategies Integrate precli…