Eikon Therapeutics

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.

Position

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Senior Director of Computational Biology to provide strategic leadership and shape transformative projects that leverage the synergy between biology, data and technology. In this pivotal role, you will drive our computational biology and data strategy in support of target discovery, drug discovery, biomarker development and biological mechanism. You will leverage your strong computational background to analyze complex biological data, build out rigorous workflows, and set the strategic direction in leveraging Eikon’s unique biological data sets. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of integrating computational biology with experimental research to drive innovation and achieve significant scientific breakthroughs, making substantial contributions to our mission.

About You

The unique candidate for this role is an exceptional scientific leader with a proven track record in drug discovery and computational biology to drive target identification and translational biology. This candidate has leadership experience in drug discovery with demonstrated ability to conceive, lead and execute computational analyses at the intersection of biology and technology. They demonstrate proficiency in advanced computational tools such as machine learning and high dimensional analysis relevant to cutting-edge biological research. Their exceptional analytical skills enable them to interpret and communicate intricate scientific insights effectively, utilizing their outstanding communication skills, allowing for the clear conveyance of complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.

What You’ll Do

• Build a team of computation biologists who will work alongside our wet-lab biologist and software engineers to drive our research and drug discovery pipeline forward.
• Derive insights and develop testable hypotheses by building sophisticated analysis processes from complex data sets.
• Provide strategic leadership in designing and executing complex analyses and studies at the intersection of biology and technology.
• Apply advanced scientific methodologies and computational tools to interpret and analyze intricate experimental data from proprietary single molecule tracking tools.
• Develop strategies to explore disease insights from human datasets to generate and inform therapeutic hypotheses.
• Mentor and collaborate with researchers at all levels, fostering a collaborative and innovative scientific environment.
• Stay current with scientific and data science advancements, integrating relevant knowledge into computational biology.
• Present computational biology findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders, and drive publication in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Prepare comprehensive and precise documentation of computational biology analysis, contributing to internal reports, presentations, and potential intellectual property.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate degree with 12+ years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience in Biology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics or a closely related field, with a distinguished record of impactful research.
• Strong scientific background with the ability to translate leading edge technology into drug discovery with strong experience at the interface of computational biology and drug discovery.
• Strong record of drug discovery success; a mixture of Biotechnology and Pharma experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across the organization while still being decisive and able to drive the research vision, strategy, and execution to deliver results aligned with the company’s objectives.
• Able to build, lead and inspire.
• Exceptional team player attitude and values-based leader who demonstrates the highest level of integrity, authenticity and transparency.
• Intellectually curious; culture carrier who can bring along teams through significant stages of growth and development at the company.
• Agile with the ability to deliver in a high-growth environment.

At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:

• 401k plan with company matching
• Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies
• Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies
• Enhanced parental leave benefit
• Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site

The expected salary range for this role is $239,000 to $261,250 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.

Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

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