VP/SVP, Drug Discovery
Job in
California, Moniteau County, Missouri, 65018, USA
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Drug Discovery, Biotech Research, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research -
Pharmaceutical
Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Lead and oversee therapeutic discovery programs from target identification through preclinical development and clinical transition
- Drive scientific strategy, portfolio prioritization, and stage‑gate decision‑making across discovery programs
- Partner closely with translational and clinical teams to ensure strong alignment between discovery strategy and clinical development pathways
- Apply deep drug discovery experience to evaluate program risk, mechanism validity, biomarker strategy, develop ability, and probability of technical and clinical success
- Build and lead multidisciplinary teams spanning biology, chemistry, pharmacology, translational medicine, computational biology, and external collaborators
- Serve as a hands‑on scientific leader actively involved in experimental strategy, data interpretation, candidate selection, and program execution
- Help establish scalable discovery and development processes appropriate for a high‑growth biotech environment
- Contribute to corporate strategy, investor discussions, partnering opportunities, and scientific positioning
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, external innovation, and AI‑enabled methodologies into discovery workflows where appropriate
- Mentor scientific leaders and help cultivate a culture of scientific rigor, urgency, accountability, and innovation
- PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree in biology, pharmacology, chemistry, immunology, translational medicine, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in drug discovery and development within biotech, mid-size biotech, platform biotech, and/or pharmaceutical environments
- Significant leadership experience in discovery organizations, including VP, SVP, CSO, CEO, or equivalent leadership roles
- Proven experience building, scaling, and leading multidisciplinary discovery teams, including managing senior scientific leaders rather than only operating as an individual hands‑on contributor
- Proven track record advancing therapeutic programs from early discovery through IND‑enabling development and/or into the clinic
- Deep understanding of translational strategy, preclinical development, and clinical considerations in drug development
- Experience working closely with clinical development teams and supporting programs through clinical transition
- Strong expertise across multiple drug discovery modalities and approaches, with demonstrated ability to apply strategic scientific judgment
- Experience leading cross‑functional and multidisciplinary discovery teams
- Strong operational mindset with the ability to execute effectively in fast‑moving, resource‑constrained environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across scientific, executive, and external audiences.
- Experience in AI‑enabled drug discovery, computational biology, systems pharmacology, or platform biotech environments
- Background working with data‑driven discovery approaches and computational infrastructure
- Experience across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities
- Familiarity with translational biomarkers, precision medicine strategies, and clinical development planning
- Experience building discovery organizations or scaling R&D teams within startup environments
- Prior experience interacting with regulatory agencies, KOLs, or strategic pharma partnerships
- Entrepreneurial or venture‑backed biotech experience strongly preferred.
- PhD
- MD
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