Scientist, HIV

Position Description:
Vir Biotechnology is a commercial-stage immunology company focused on combining immunologic insights with cutting-edge technologies to treat and prevent serious infectious diseases. Vir has assembled four technology platforms that are designed to stimulate and enhance the immune system by exploiting critical observations of natural immune processes. Its current development pipeline consists of product candidates targeting COVID-19, hepatitis B virus, influenza A and human immunodeficiency virus.
We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our Mission. We have an ongoing commitment to creating a company passionate about equality, inclusion, and respect. When everyone feels supported and encouraged to give at their best, we will collectively deliver outstanding results.
Job Summary:
Vir Biotechnology is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Scientist to support efforts in the discovery and development of novel therapies for the treatment of infectious diseases with a focus on HIV infections. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a highly collaborative group, working closely with discovery and development teams such as Antibody discovery, Immunology, Pharmacology, Structural Biology, and Bioinformatics. This Scientist will design and perform virological studies, report study results, manage CROs, take an active role in project team discussions, as well as participate to regulatory submission supporting activities.
Responsibilities And Learning Opportunities:

• Independently conducts scientific research to support the development of novel infectious disease therapies with focus on HIV infections.
• Develops, designs, and establishes HIV infection models for the quantitative assessment of antiviral drugs
• Performs mode-of-action studies for antibody drugs
• Represents Virology in project teams
• Maintains and integrates broad knowledge of state-of-the-art advancements in the field of HIV
• Co-authors protocols, technical reports, publications and regulatory submissions, including supporting non-clinical pharmacology data packages.
• Provides input into the strategy and design of drug development projects.

Qualifications:

• Preferred: PhD in microbiology, virology, molecular and cell biology with a minimum of 3 years' industry R&D experience OR MS with a minimum of 8 years experience OR BS with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience in virology techniques such as virus production, cell-based infection models, infection readouts (ELISA, virus titration, quantitative PCR, immunostaining), viral reverse genetics systems, and more. Experience with HIV is highly desirable.
• Complex problem solving- and analytical skills, critical thinking, strive for scientific excellence
• Solid communication and organizational skills; attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.

Vir's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person's experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes: compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir benefits and perks such as: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits, non-accrual paid time off, one Friday a month paid-time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, child care reimbursement, education reimbursement, 401K match and lunch for all lab essential personnel!
Vir is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Human Resources to request accommodation.
Vir Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for Vir. Unsolicited resumes sent to Vir from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Vir and do not obligate Vir to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees.