Founding Scientist — Lead AI-Driven Drug Discovery
Aspire Life Sciences Search
Aspire Life Sciences Search seeks a founding-level hire to lead drug discovery from idea to first in human. This role offers ownership over therapeutic programmes and pivotal involvement in shaping the company's scientific and operational foundations. The ideal candidate has a strong biological background, excels in ambiguity, and is interested in modern AI-driven biology. This is an opportunity to work closely with a founding team aiming to redefine biotech. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aspire Life Sciences Search
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$147.6k - $274k
Genentech in San Francisco is seeking a Machine Learning Scientist to develop innovative workflows for small-molecule drug design using AI. The role involves collaboration with leading chemists and applying cutting-edge computational models. Qualified candidates will have...Suggested- ...take full ownership of a drug discovery programme, from initial... ...join a venture-backed, AI native biotech at the earliest... ...lean and focused. The founding team brings deep expertise in AI-driven biology and early... ...This could suit: A senior scientist in translational biology...Suggested
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$140k - $200k
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- ...About Chai Discovery Chai Discovery is... ...highly experienced founding team, who are... ...well known in the AI community for... ...AI Research Scientist to play a crucial... ...to real-world drug discovery challenges... .... Manage and lead large-scale... ...frontier of AI-driven drug discovery...
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$45 - $60 per hour
Xaira Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Scientist in South San Francisco to leverage AI in drug discovery. The role requires a detail-oriented protein biochemist with expertise in protein discovery workflows and display technologies. Responsibilities include building...Hourly payContract work- Amgen is seeking a Senior Scientist specializing in Computational Protein Design in South San Francisco. This role focuses on developing automated computational pipelines aimed at enhancing drug discovery efforts. Ideal candidates have a strong background in computational...
- Miso Labs is building next-generation voice models in San Francisco. We are hiring a founding research team to push beyond current STT-LLM-TTS paradigms, training full-duplex speech systems, and scaling on large GPU clusters. You will join a small, fast-moving team and...Relocation
- ...originate from natural molecules, yet discovery from nature has historically been... ...of this model. We are looking for a founding machine learning scientist to design and advance models that infer... ...responsibility. What you’ll own Lead the development of the next...Shift work
- ...seeking a Senior/Principal Machine Learning Scientist to join the Perturbation Biology group... ...perturbation data to drive target and drug discovery, integrating structures, omics, images, and text. Collaborative, publishing‑driven role with cross‑functional teams and senior...
- Tubi is seeking a data‑driven problem solver who thrives at the intersection of data science, growth strategy, and AI automation. You’ll focus on deep analytics, scalable data solutions, and agentic AI workflows to power smarter growth decisions. This hybrid role is based...Work at office2 days per week
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- ...be responsible for developing and automating display systems for AI antibody design, working collaboratively in a dynamic... ...molecular and cell biology, with significant experience in protein discovery workflows. We offer a flexible working environment, competitive...Flexible hours
- Axiom is building a first-in-class AI platform to predict human safety and transform how drug discovery is conducted in the biopharma industry. You will... ..., modeling, and customer work in a founding team environment. You will lead analyses of model outputs, curate massive...
$175k - $200k
We are partnering with a high-growth Fintech / Consumer / AI startup building the next-generation tax forecasting engine for high-net... ...to a domain that has historically resisted automation. As the Founding Tax Analyst, you will shape the foundation of the product and help...Full timeRelocation package- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks a Staff Scientist specializing in extreme weather and AI/ML forecasting to lead the CASCADE Scientific Focus Area. The candidate will manage a dynamic research team, drive impactful interdisciplinary studies, and secure program...
$180k - $220k
...A legal technology company in San Francisco is seeking a legal researcher to support AI-driven legal systems. This role requires experience in law firms or financial institutions, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. You will collaborate...$120k - $160k
A leading health tech startup based in San Francisco is looking for a Founding Growth Lead to drive significant customer acquisition and revenue growth. You'll own acquisition metrics and develop strategies that transform the industry. Ideal candidates will come from early...- A leading AI healthcare startup in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Growth Lead to establish and manage the outbound growth engine, aiming to expand from hundreds to thousands of clinics. This role demands growth marketing experience, particularly in B2B SaaS or healthcare...Full time
- ...function and will likely report into the Growth Lead. What you'll do Set the editorial and... ...sales enablement. Generate content with AI as the default production engine . Written... ...(search + social). A library of proof-driven sales assets sales actively uses. A clear...Remote jobFor contractors
- Okta is seeking a Digital Solutions Manager in San Francisco to lead technical strategy in Recruiting and Learning ecosystems. This... ...development while ensuring seamless integration of systems and AI-driven capabilities. Successful candidates will demonstrate deep expertise...
- Jack & Jill is seeking a Founding Operations Manager to serve as the operational backbone for scaling the company from 9 to over 30 employees. In this high-impact role, you will own recruiting, finance, and partner relationships while working directly with the founder....
- LTV.ai, situated in San Francisco, is looking for a Product Manager to own the strategy, roadmap, and execution of product development. You will work with founders and a high-growth team, focusing on transforming email marketing for e-commerce brands. The ideal candidate...
$150k - $190k
...responsible for crafting foundational aspects of this role. We expect you to have 5-8 years of experience in B2B SaaS, emphasizing AI-driven solutions. This role offers the opportunity to shape how we approach commercial operations and leverages AI technology to enhance...$127k - $269k
Figma is seeking a strategic, data-driven Voice of the Customer (VOC) Program Manager to lead a company-wide VOC program. This role is pivotal in surfacing customer insights from various sources and ensuring they are acted upon to improve processes and products. The ideal...Full timeRemote work- Moonveil AI is seeking a Founding Business Development / GTM Lead in the San Francisco Bay Area (or nearby) to work with a technical AI/software team. This is not a traditional sales role; you will identify real business pain, talk to customers, shape project ideas, and...
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