Head of protein engineering
hace 2 días
Head of Protein Engineering - Biotech - CuernavacaCuernavaca (Mexico) or Munich (Germany) - Full timeCompanyOur client is anearly-stage biotechnology product companydeveloping aproprietary smart nano-delivery platformbased onprotein-engineered nanocapsules.The technology enableson-demand release of active compoundsthroughprotein-based sensing mechanisms, significantly reducing chemical usage, cost and environmental impact.While the first commercial application is focused onhigh-value agriculture, thecore technology is deeply rooted in pharma-like molecular design, with strong potential applications inpharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and life sciences.The company operates acrossMexico, Argentina and Europe, is running advanced pilot programs, and is preparing for its next institutional funding round.MissionOwn and lead theprotein engineering strategy, with astrong focus on antibody-based and antibody-like systems.Design, develop and optimizeprotein sensors whose mechanism of action is analogous to antibody–antigen interactions.Lead themolecular design and validationof sensing proteins responsible for the smart release mechanism of the nanocapsules.Translatebioinformatic and structural protein datainto experimentally validated protein constructs.Define and executehigh-throughput screening strategiesto test large numbers of protein variants in parallel.Ensure scientific robustness ofbinding specificity, affinity, selectivity and stabilityof engineered proteins.Lead and mentor amultidisciplinary scientific team(bioinformatics, microbiology, chemistry, process development).Structure scientific roadmaps aligned withproduct development, scale-up and investor milestones.Act as thescientific authorityfor protein-based sensing mechanisms internally and externally.Balancedeep scientific rigor with startup execution, speed, cost awareness and scalability constraints.Your ProfilePh D or equivalent experience inProtein Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics or related fields.Mandatory and extensive hands-on experience with antibodies or antibody-like systems.Proven background inantibody engineering, antibody design, binding assays or immune-inspired sensing mechanisms.Strong understanding ofprotein–protein interactions, structure–function relationships and molecular recognition.Experience working withhigh-throughput screening platformsfor protein variants.Previous exposure topharma, biotech, or biologics-driven environmentsis highly preferred.Demonstrated ability tolead scientific teamsand define complex R&D strategies.Ability to operate in anearly-stage startup, combining scientific excellence with pragmatism.Strong communication skills and capacity to interface withinvestors and non-scientific stakeholders.Fluent English is mandatory.Willingness to workon-site in Cuernavaca (Mexico) or Munich (Germany).BenefitsFull-time senior leadership role.High-impact position critical totechnology validation, scalability and fundraising success.Location:Cuernavaca (Mexico) or Munich (Germany), aligned with laboratory capabilities (high-throughput systems).Competitive compensation aligned with senior biotech profiles and company stage.Significant scientific ownership and long-term growth potential within the company.
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Head of Protein Engineering
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