Associate Director/director, In Vivo Physiology

Calicolabs

South San Francisco, CA, United States
Base: $215,000 - $265,000; bonus: two annual cash ...
On-site (5 days a week)
10-15 years drug discovery experience
In vivo model development expertise
Iacuc guidelines and protocol writing
Calico Labs is seeking an Associate Director/Director for their Translational Medicine team in South San Francisco, CA, to lead preclinical in vivo physiology efforts targeting age-related disorders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drug discovery, strong leadership skills, and a PhD in a relevant field

Job Summary

  • Calico is an Alphabet-founded research company dedicated to harnessing advanced technologies to increase understanding of human aging biology.
  • The successful candidate will lead a team of physiology scientists to support indication prioritization and mechanism-of-action studies for aging disorders.
  • This role requires extensive experience in in vivo model development and the ability to navigate complex project timelines for drug development.

Matching Summary

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Calico Labs is seeking an Associate Director/Director for their Translational Medicine team in South San Francisco, CA, to lead preclinical in vivo physiology efforts targeting age-related disorders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drug discovery, strong leadership skills, and a PhD in a relevant field.

Salary

Base: $215,000 - $265,000; Bonus: Two annual cash bonuses eligible; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10-15 years drug discovery experience
  • in vivo model development expertise
  • IACUC guidelines and protocol writing
  • cross-functional team collaboration
  • preclinical study execution leadership

Nice-to-have

  • mentoring scientists effectively
  • clear verbal and written communication
  • patent or publication record
  • curiosity-driven discovery mindset

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Physiology, Immunology, or Pharmacology
  • 10-15 years relevant research experience
  • Thorough knowledge of IACUC regulations
  • Willingness to work onsite 5 days a week

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Not specified

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