Associate Director/Director of Preclinical Development
Kernal BiologicsBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted January 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Kernal Bio is a venture-backed therapeutics company engineering cells inside the body using AI-designed, selective mRNA and targeted LNP technology.
Job Description
Kernal Bio is seeking an experienced leader with deep expertise in immunology to lead our mRNA therapeutics efforts. This person will report to the Vice President of R&D and will be responsible for leading preclinical development activities in immunology.
Requirements
- D. or M.D./Ph.D. in toxicology, pharmacology, immunology, immuno-oncology, genetics, or a related field
- 7+ years of Biotech/Pharma experience and 3+ years in managerial roles
- Comprehensive knowledge of preclinical development in autoimmune diseases
- Expertise in state-of-the-art methods for exploring cancer cell–immune cell interactions and assay development for mechanistic characterization of development candidates
- Hands-on experience with multi-parameter flow cytometry, qPCR, and Western blotting
- Familiarity with single-cell sorting and deep immune profiling (including multiplex approaches)
- Experience collaborating with the FDA and other regulatory agencies
- Ability to maintain professional, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
- Competitive 401(k)
- Highly competitive healthcare coverage (PPO/HMO)
- Free parking, monthly subway pass, or a subsidized commuter rail pass
- Free Bluebike Membership
- Gym Membership Support
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid parental leave, family caregiver leave, medical leave
- Paid life insurance coverage
- On-site cafeteria
- Competitive vacation and sick days per year
