Associate Principal, TechBio Discovery Biology
Recursion
Full-time
Remote friendly (Salt Lake City, UT)
United States
$149,800 - $205,700 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
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Role Summary
Associate Principal, TechBio Discovery Biology. Lead and advance AI-driven portfolio of therapeutic candidates within the Discovery Biology team, driving oncology programs from early discovery toward clinical candidate stages in a tech-forward Biotech environment.
Responsibilities
- Play a critical role in defining and executing the oncology strategy, integrating traditional drug discovery with computational approaches.
- Lead scientific initiatives to deliver small molecule programs from initial hit to candidate selection and IND submission.
- Contribute to target insight generation, patient refinement and patient selection strategies across early discovery programs and improve the Recursion OS.
Qualifications
- PhD in a relevant biological or chemical science (e.g., Molecular Biology, Oncology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry) with at least 5+ years of experience in Tech-forward Biotech or Pharma.
- Proven track record in drug discovery, including leading oncology programs from early discovery to clinical candidate stage.
- Experience with modern drug discovery approaches, including AI/ML-driven platforms, high-throughput screening, omics data analysis, with a systems biology mindset.
- Strong understanding of the oncology landscape, therapeutic modalities, emerging targets, and clinical development challenges.
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to deliver impactful presentations and memos to executives, program teams, KOLs, and external partners; strategic and tactical thinker able to prioritize and solve complex problems.
Skills
- AI/ML-driven platforms and models
- High-throughput screening
- Omics data analysis
- Systems biology mindset
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strategic planning and communication
Education
- PhD in a relevant biological or chemical science discipline.
Additional Requirements
- Working Location: Salt Lake City / New York City office; hybrid, 50% in-office.