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Systimmune

Director, Protein Engineering

Redmond, WA · On-site

$180K - $240K/yr

SystImmune is seeking a Director of Protein Engineering to lead the FUSE team. This is a hands-on scientific leadership role that combines team management, platform ownership, and program-level ...

Alloy Therapeutics

Director, Protein Science

Waltham, MA · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

About the Role at Alloy Therapeutics As Director of Protein Science, you will lead a team ... Integrate protein engineering and cutting-edge efforts efficiently into product offerings and ...

Alloy Therapeutics

Director, Protein Science

Waltham, MA · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

About the Role at Alloy Therapeutics As Director of Protein Science, you will lead a team ... Integrate protein engineering and cutting-edge efforts efficiently into product offerings and ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive director protein engineering in the United States is $194,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Director Protein Engineering vs Senior Protein Scientist?

AspectExecutive Director Protein EngineeringSenior Protein Scientist
CredentialsAdvanced degree (PhD), leadership experiencePhD or MS in relevant field, specialized expertise
Work EnvironmentLeadership, strategic planning, cross-functional teamsResearch-focused, laboratory setting
Employer & Industry UsageBiotech, pharma companies, R&D divisionsResearch labs, biotech firms, academia
Search & Comparison IntentLeadership roles, strategic responsibilitiesTechnical expertise, research contributions

The Executive Director Protein Engineering typically holds a leadership position overseeing teams and strategic projects, requiring advanced degrees and management experience. In contrast, a Senior Protein Scientist focuses on hands-on research and technical contributions. Both roles are vital in biotech and pharma industries but differ mainly in scope, responsibilities, and experience level.

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Infographic showing various Executive Director Protein Engineering job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 91% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $194,709 per year, or $93.6 per hour.

Senior Scientific Director, Protein Engineering

San Diego, CA • On-site

Scorpion Therapeutics
51 - 200 employees
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Posted 11 days ago

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About The Role

Senior Scientific Director, Protein Engineering provides scientific and strategic leadership for Neurocrine’s protein engineering and biologics discovery capabilities. Leads a team of protein engineers and expands technical expertise/platforms to enable next-generation biotherapeutics.

Your ContributionsScientific Leadership
  • Lead and provide strategic direction for the Protein Engineering function; set scientific priorities for the biologics portfolio
  • Guide programs from target assessment through lead generation, optimization, candidate selection, and transition into development
  • Drive innovation in antibody and protein engineering technologies
  • Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, platforms, and computational approaches
Organizational Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop protein engineering talent; recruit additional scientific talent
  • Foster a collaborative, innovative, inclusive scientific culture
  • Build capabilities via investment in new technologies, workflows, and expertise
  • Establish/maintain collaborations with CROs, academics, and technology providers
Drug Discovery & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner cross-functionally to advance biologics programs through discovery and IND-enabling studies
  • Lead candidate selection, developability assessment, and optimization strategies
  • Provide data-driven recommendations for governance and portfolio decisions
  • Ensure protein engineering work aligns with timelines, quality standards, and objectives
RequirementsRequired
  • PhD (10+ years) OR Master’s (20+ years) OR Bachelor’s (22+ years) in relevant discipline
  • Demonstrated scientific leadership advancing antibody/protein therapeutics from discovery through IND-enabling development
  • Extensive expertise in protein/antibody engineering and structure-function relationships
  • Expertise in protein conjugation, multispecifics, ADCs, or other next-gen biologics
  • Experience leading high-performing scientific teams and building protein engineering capabilities
  • Deep knowledge of biologics discovery workflows (molecular design, lead optimization, developability, candidate selection)
  • Strong construct design, recombinant expression (mammalian/microbial), purification, biochemical/biophysical characterization
  • Knowledge of antibody discovery technologies (e.g., display platforms, affinity maturation, engineered scaffolds)
  • Experience managing CRO/external collaborations; strong publication/patent record
  • Excellent scientific communication; ability to translate strategy into executable plans
Preferred
  • Experience developing therapeutic antibodies/biologics in neuroscience, endocrinology, immunology, or inflammation
  • Computational protein design, ML-enabled engineering, or AI-assisted design
  • High-throughput screening, protein display, developability assessment
  • Familiarity with LC-MS characterization
  • Knowledge of regulatory expectations for IND submission
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