Role Summary

This position will work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors pertaining to the development of monoclonal antibodies for clinical study and contributes to and supports the company’s research and development efforts to create high value therapeutics to address unmet medical needs.

• Leads in the execution of scientific research and/or product development activities for the company and participates in planning and strategy.
• Applies scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problems.
• Leads in the planning and execution of laboratory research/experimentation.
• Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Makes major contributions to scientific literature, conferences and/or understanding of company processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting, and may recommend new methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results throughout antibody production processes.
• May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and recommend new methods and procedures.
• May act as spokes person on corporate research/technology/development and advise senior management.
• Leads in the use of professional and scientific concepts to contribute to the development of company concepts and principles to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways.
• Synthesizes multiple data sources and draws general, non-obvious conclusions.
• Defines complex problems, develops approaches and develops experiments with sound judgment.
• May independently represent the Company to outside organizations.
• Leads in the development of patent applications.

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD in a scientific discipline is required. Equivalent experience may be accepted. A minimum of 8 years work experience in a research and/or development environment focused on monoclonal antibody production is required. Post-doctoral work may serve as experience. Exceptional non-PhDs with demonstrated capabilities and/or significant experience across upstream, downstream, and formulation development may also be considered. Must be able to demonstrate significant success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought. Must be current and active in field, while able to demonstrate expert knowledge in scientific principles and concepts both internally and externally with sustained performance and accomplishment. Must be able to clearly communicate scientific information both written and oral. Must be able to compose sound written work. Must possess good oral and written communication skills. Ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences is required. Must be able to demonstrate sound judgment. Must be able to demonstrate problem solving capabilities. Experience working in an FDA regulated environment and knowledge of current GMPs as they apply to laboratory practices are highly desired.

Additional Information

Nektar Therapeutics (Nektar) currently anticipates the base salary for the Sr. Scientist II to range from $145,000 to $190,000 for candidates in the Bay Area and will depend, in part, on successful candidate's location and qualifications for the role, including education and experience. This position will also be eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan (depending, in part, on company and individual performance and at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis). The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described based on market survey data.

Qualifying employees are eligible to participate in benefit programs such as:

Health Insurance (Medical / Dental / Vision)
Disability , Life & Long - Term Care Insurance
Holiday Pay
Paid-Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Wellness Programs
Parental Leave Benefits (in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans)
For general information on company benefits, please go to https://www.nektar.com/careers.