Executive Director, Chemical Biology Greater Salt Lake City, UT Area

The Company is in search of an Executive Director of Chemical Biology to spearhead the development and leadership of chemical biology initiatives that connect multiomic discovery with target identification. This senior scientific leadership role is pivotal in setting the chemical biology strategy, managing a team of designers, and driving programs that integrate multiomic discovery with target identification. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary project teams, partnering with various internal groups, and will play a key role in shaping the integration of computational and generative design approaches into chemical biology decision-making. The role demands a blend of deep technical expertise in chemical biology and the strategic acumen to prioritize programs, manage both internal and external teams, and build the necessary capabilities to expand into new therapeutic modalities. Applicants for this role at the company should hold a Ph.D. in chemical biology, chemistry, or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience and a proven track record of people leadership. The ideal candidate will have a deep, hands-on background in chemical probe design, including the development of selective inhibitors, proximity approaches, and experience in deconvoluting phenotypic hits to mechanisms. Experience in setting multi-year technical strategies, managing both internal and external teams, and a strong ability to operate in high-ambiguity environments are essential. The role also requires executive-level communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional senior leaders. While not mandatory, direct experience with phenomics, high-content imaging, or AI/ML-derived phenotypic signatures is considered a plus.

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