# Associate Director, Protein Sciences at Alector

- Company: Alector
- What the company does: Alector is a biopharmaceutical company that develops therapies for the treatment of neurodegeneration diseases. Backed by GV.
- Company website: https://www.alector.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: South San Francisco, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $200K to $225K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-29
- Apply by: 2026-11-13
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/alector/e052e7f5-2d98-446c-8dbf-f4cde45e20be?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/alector-associate-director-protein-sciences/

## About the role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Protein Sciences leader to oversee protein science activities conducted internally and through external CRO partners. This is an opportunity to join Alector at a critical inflection point, lead and develop a small internal team, and build new capabilities supporting our growing focus on antibody–oligonucleotide conjugate therapeutics. This individual will serve as a cross-functional scientific connector and directly manage members of the Protein Sciences team. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Significant biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience in protein sciences, therapeutic antibodies, or related biologic modalities, including experience leading and developing scientific staff
- Demonstrated history of advancing therapeutic proteins or antibodies from research and discovery toward development, including familiarity with developability and CMC considerations
- Broad scientific expertise across protein production, purification, characterization, and analytical methods, with hands-on experience using FPLC/AKTA and familiarity with HPLC, mass spectrometry, or related analytical platforms
- Active user of large language models (LLMs), with a strong interest in applying evolving AI technologies to scientific research and drug development
- Hands-on experience with antibody–oligonucleotide conjugates or closely related conjugated biologic modalities
- Experience managing external CRO partnerships, experience working with WuXi Biologics or similarly fast-paced global CROs is a plus

Tags: Antibody Discovery and Protein...

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