Head of Discovery
Core
Lead internal lab and experimental science for PROTAC/RIPTAC/MDG drug discovery pipeline from target nomination to development-candidate selection.
Role type
Head of Discovery (senior IC with company leadership)
Builds
Novel AI-driven structure-based drugs (PROTACs, RIPTACs, MGDs) for oncology
Domain
Biotech / Structural Proteomics / Drug Discovery
Required skills
Drug discovery program leadership, assay design and validation (cell-based/biochemical), CRO management, IND-enabling study planning, hands-on bench science, medicinal chemistry collaboration
Preferred skills
None stated (via careerplan.io/jobs/98-003-F6-83F-head-of-discovery)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Drive discovery programs from target nomination through development-candidate selection and IND-enabling studies; Manage external CROs for in vivo efficacy, PK/PD, DMPK, and IND-enabling studies; Run experiments and troubleshoot assays at the bench; Help steer company strategy and execution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with company leadership
