Associate Director, Bioanalytical Sciences

South San Francisco, CA, US

Posted on Sep 2, 2026

Full TimeJuniorOn SiteNonclinical Sciences

Job Description

Our mission is to develop therapies that empower the immune system to combat neurodegeneration and our team is focused on developing treatments for some of the most challenging diseases facing our society. By harnessing advancements in genetics, immunology and neuroscience, we are pioneering the development of potential therapies to counteract the devastating progression of neurodegeneration. We are supported in this mission by experienced and accomplished scientists and clinicians, a novel portfolio of programs, leading healthcare investors, and pharma company partners, who share in our commitment to bettering the lives of patients and realizing a world where we make brain disorders history.

This role is based at Alector’s headquarters in South San Francisco, CA. Regular onsite presence is essential given the combination of hands-on laboratory work, scientific leadership, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

As an Associate Director, Bioanalytical Sciences you will provide strategic and hands-on scientific leadership for bioanalytical activities across Alector’s nonclinical and clinical programs. This role combines portfolio-level bioanalytical strategy with direct laboratory engagement and independent assay development.

Leverage your deep expertise in ligand-binding assays for pharmacokinetics, and immunogenicity assessments across a range of biological matrices, comfortably move between the hands-on laboratory work and scientific and people leadership. This role encompasses bioanalytical strategy, independent assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting at the bench, CRO oversight, data interpretation and operational decision-making for the group rather than simply coordinating or delegating activities.

About Alector

Alector is a biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013 that focuses on developing therapies to combat neurodegenerative diseases. The company's innovative approach harnesses the power of the immune system to target dysfunctional pathways in the brain, with the goal of addressing diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Alector's groundbreaking research and development efforts are paving the way for potential breakthrough treatments in the field of neuroscience.

Job overview

Employment type

Full Time

Experience level

Junior

Work type

On Site

Department

Nonclinical Sciences

Posted

on Sep 2, 2026

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Financials

Type

public

Annual Revenue

Market Cap

$135.7M+

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