Alios BioPharma, Inc. is a biotechnology company located in San Francisco, California that is developing novel medicines that treat diseases in virology by activating pathways in the innate immune system. Alios is pursuing the development of both protein and small molecule therapeutics, each addressing major commercial market opportunities.

Alios is discovering and developing novel antiviral agents based on three platform technologies including: small molecule activators of innate immunity antiviral pathways (RNase L activation), phosphate protected nucleotide prodrugs, and glycoprotein-engineering of interferons (Glycoferon). This complementary group of platform technologies has the potential to generate a number of distinct therapeutic products to treat a variety of serious viral infections such as chronic hepatitis B and C, HIV infection, respiratory viruses (e.g. pandemic influenza) and emerging viral diseases (e.g. SARS).

At Alios, our science is the key to our success, and to improving patients' quality of life. Our pipeline of developing novel compounds and investigative therapies reflects our commitment to bring innovative products to patients with unmet needs in the areas of virology.

Responsibilities

Lead respiratory virology efforts in one or more programs while staying active in the laboratory

Acts independently to determine projects, methods and procedures and scientific initiatives

Serves as a primary scientific resource to others both internally and externally

Manages external virology projects at contract research organization(s)

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent in relevant scientific discipline

5+ years of virology/drug discovery experience in academia or the pharmaceutical/biotech industry

Acknowledged expert in field of respiratory virology (in particular influenza and/or RSV) within the scientific community with a strong publication and/or patent record

Hands-on experience with a wide range of in vitro virology assays including cytopathic effect assays, plaque assays, PCR-based assays and reporter gene assays

Demonstrated success in innovative technical and scientific programs

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to integrate technical knowledge with company’s business requirements

Powerful innovator and personable scientist who is able to work collaboratively across different functional areas