Director of Drug Discovery

As Director of Drug Discovery, you will drive scientific strategy and execution across multiple therapeutic programs. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists spanning biology, pharmacology, chemistry, and translational research, and play a key role in building our discovery engine.

• Lead and oversee early-stage discovery programs from concept to IND-enabling studies.
• Define scientific vision and priorities in alignment with company strategy.
• Manage and mentor teams across biology, assay development, pharmacology, and chemistry.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies (e.g., AI, high-throughput screening, single-cell omics, electrophysiology, etc.) to enhance discovery pipelines.
• Collaborate with external partners, CROs, and academic collaborators.
• Present progress and strategy to executive leadership, board members, and investors.

• PhD in Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in drug discovery, with a proven track record of moving programs from target validation to preclinical development.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing diverse scientific teams.
• Deep understanding of translational science and project prioritization in a biotech or pharma setting.
• Demonstrated success in building pipelines and delivering high-quality candidates.

• Lead a world-class discovery team in a fast-growing biotech.
• Directly influence company strategy and R&D innovation.
• Work with cutting-edge tools and technologies in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Competitive compensation, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.