Job Description

Chief Scientific Officer / VP Biology Incubation-Stage Biotech

Were partnering with a leading VC firm to build a new biotech company at the intersection of protein engineering and next-generation biologics . The company is in incubation, with strong financial backing and a platform that has parallels to innovative approaches.

Were seeking a CSO / VP Biology to establish and lead the scientific strategy, build the biology function, and guide the company through early discovery and development milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the scientific vision for the biology platform
• Lead discovery biology, protein/antibody engineering, and assay development
• Build and manage an early team of scientists, including external collaborators and CRO partners
• Drive translational strategy to move programs from concept to preclinical validation
• Partner with the board, CEO, and investors on long-term R&D strategy and milestones

Ideal Experience

• Deep expertise in biologics drug discovery (antibody, protein, or conjugate engineering)
• Proven scientific leadership, ideally from biotech/pharma or VC-incubated ventures
• Experience taking programs from discovery to IND-enabling/preclinical studies
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to be both strategic and hands-on
• Strong scientific reputation and network in biologics and protein engineering

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to be a founding scientific leader , joining at company creation stage. Youll shape the platform, culture, and strategy from the ground up, with strong financial backing and the support of an experienced VC team.

Location: Flexible (remote-friendly until HQ is established).

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Science and Research

Industries

• Biotechnology Research
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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