Chief Scientific Officer; Organoids

Position: Chief Scientific Officer (Organoids)
Kelly Science is seeking a Chief Scientific Officer for a growing company located in Boston, MA to drive innovation in bioengineering, NAMs and mini heart technologies.

Summary

The CSO will lead the internal R&D pipeline, craft scientific strategy, and ensure the company remains a global leader in advancing cardiac disease modeling and mini heart technology validations. This executive role offers the rare opportunity to shape the future of cardiac research and make a lasting impact on healthcare innovation.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and lead the company s long-term scientific vision and strategic direction.

• Develop and execute strategies for the company s mini heart technology, focusing on cardiac diseases and toxicity testing.

• Oversee all scientific research activities, ensuring rigor, compliance, and excellence in laboratory operations.

• Lead, mentor, and recruit multidisciplinary scientific teams to foster innovation and collaboration.

• Drive intellectual property creation, patent filings, and IP protection strategies.

• Represent the company externally through publications, conference presentations, and engagement with advisory boards.

• Translate laboratory discoveries into marketable products and services for clients, including pharmaceutical partners.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (internally and externally) to ensure successful commercialization of scientific products and technologies, aligning scientific objectives with market needs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioengineering or related life sciences discipline.

• Extensive post-doctoral and industry experience, ideally in bioengineering, NAM, or organ-on-a-chip technologies.

• Demonstrated leadership in managing and mentoring scientific teams.

• Strong project management and interpersonal skills.

• Proven record of scientific publication, innovation, and industry impact.

Benefits and Additional Information

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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