Posted:
1/19/2026, 11:46:49 PM
Location(s):
San Francisco, California, United States ⋅ California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Workplace Type:
On-site
About This Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Principal Scientist with deep drug discovery and development experience in diseases with an inflammatory etiology to join our growing Immunology Research Unit in our West Coast Hub, SSF site. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immunology, cellular and molecular biology and/or a related scientific field and contribute to the discovery and development of novel therapies targeting inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. This role requires a strong foundation in experimental design, data interpretation, and technical leadership, combined with the ability to evaluate external opportunities and contribute to strategic decision-making. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment at the nexus of basic research and therapeutic innovation to develop transformative therapies aimed at addressing unmet medical needs for patients who need it most.
Key Responsibilities:
Who You Are:
You are passionate about advancing the field of immunology through innovative research and strategic collaborations. With a deep commitment to scientific excellence, you thrive on driving discovery programs that have the potential to transform patient care.
This position is based in South San Francisco, California and requires frequent onsite presence. Candidates must be within commutable distance or able to self-relocate to be considered.
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
Website: https://www.biogen.com/
Headquarter Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1978
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Precision Medicine ⋅ Therapeutics