(VP) Senior Director Biologics Drug Discovery

(VP) Senior Director Biologics Drug DiscoveryJoin to apply for the (VP) Senior Director Biologics Drug Discovery role at insitroThe heart of insitro’s strategy is the combination of novel, cutting‑edge methods in machine learning, biology at scale and modality‑independent drug discovery that address key bottlenecks in the drug development pipeline. We have assembled a team of highly talented drug discovery scientists who want to make a difference to these significant problems. In this key role, you will build and lead the Biologics Therapeutics capabilities within the Drug Discovery department.You will be joining a well‑funded AI biotech that has established a pipeline of therapeutic candidates but is still very much in formation, providing many opportunities for significant impact. You will work closely with a talented team of Data and Machine Learning scientists, TA biologists and a growing CMC organization, learn a broad range of skills, and help shape insitro’s culture, strategic direction, and outcomes. You will report to the Chief Scientific Officer and can be either onsite (3 days per week) in our South San Francisco office or hybrid (~1 week per month). Additional travel may be needed to relevant medical and translational science conferences and health authorities.Join us, and help make a difference to patientsResponsibilitiesGuide therapeutic biologics efforts in projects as project team leader and subject expertBuild insitro’s biologic therapeutic capabilities through extensive CRO and/or industry collaborationsWork cross‑functionally to drive biologics projects through different stage gates toward clinical development candidatesDeeply engage cross‑functionally to evaluate the suitability of new targets for prosecution by the biologics modalityLead a Protein Sciences and Structural Biology team that can enable discovery biology and both large and small molecular modalitiesPartner with Business Development and External R&D to evaluate new biotherapeutics technologiesAbout YouPhD in biochemistry, chemistry or cell biology with 10+ years of industry experience in drug discovery, and with 5+ years of direct experience in biologics drug designDeep understanding of the biotherapeutic drug discovery processDemonstrated track record of leadership advancing biologics projects through different stages of drug discovery and early‑stage process and clinical developmentSignificant experience in enabling programs with protein reagents and structural biologyProven leadership capabilities in cross‑functional teams as a project team leaderFirst‑hand experience in using CROs and industry partner for biologics drug discoveryExperience in or exposure to computational approaches across the biologics design and bioprocess value chainTrack record of innovation and impact on projects through peer‑reviewed publication and/or patent applicationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills across multi‑functional teamsIntellectual curiosity to push the boundaries of drug discoveryCompensation & BenefitsOur target starting salary for successful US‑based applicants for this role is $247,000 – $316,000. In addition, this role is eligible for participation in our Annual Performance Bonus Plan and our Equity Incentive Plan.Benefits include:401(k) plan with employer matching for contributionsExcellent medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as mental health and well‑being supportOpen, flexible vacation policyPaid parental leave of at least 16 weeks to support parents who give birth, and 10 weeks for a new parent (inclusive of birth, adoption, fostering, etc)Quarterly budget for books and online courses for self‑developmentSupport to attend professional conferences that are meaningful to your career growth and role’s responsibilitiesNew hire stipend for home office setupMonthly cell phone & internet stipendAccess to free onsite baristas and cafe with daily lunch and breakfast for employees who are either onsite or hybridAccess to free onsite fitness center for employees who are either onsite or hybridAccess to a free commuter bus and ferry network that provides transport to and from our South San Francisco HQ from locations all around the Bay Areainsitro is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion need to be at the foundation of our culture. All candidates can expect equitable treatment, respect, and fairness throughout the interview process.Please be aware of recruitment scams: we never request payments, all recruitment communications are from @insitro.com, and if in doubt, contact us at info@insitro.com.insitro is a drug discovery and development company using machine learning (ML) and data at scale to decode biology for transformative medicines. For more information on insitro, please visit www.insitro.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr