Principal Scientist, Techbio Discovery

Recursion Pharmaceuticals

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Base: $198,000 - $271,700 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
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Oncology drug discovery experience
Ai/ml-driven platform familiarity
Small molecule program leadership
** Recursion Pharmaceuticals seeks a Principal Scientist for its Techbio Discovery team to lead AI-driven therapeutic candidate development, particularly in oncology. The position requires extensive experience in drug discovery and a strong understanding of modern biological and computational approaches. **

Job Summary

  • Recursion is seeking an experienced leader to integrate technological innovations across biology, chemistry, automation, data science, and engineering to industrialize drug discovery.
  • The role involves leading scientific initiatives to deliver small molecule programs from initial hit to candidate selection and IND submission within the oncology portfolio.
  • Employees are eligible for an annual bonus and equity compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.

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** Recursion Pharmaceuticals seeks a Principal Scientist for its Techbio Discovery team to lead AI-driven therapeutic candidate development, particularly in oncology. The position requires extensive experience in drug discovery and a strong understanding of modern biological and computational approaches. **

Salary

Base: $198,000 - $271,700 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and equity compensation eligible; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Oncology drug discovery experience
  • AI/ML-driven platform familiarity
  • Small molecule program leadership
  • Systems biology mindset
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic and tactical thinking
  • Solution-focused problem solving
  • Executive presentation skills
  • Patient selection strategy expertise

Key Requirements

  • PhD in biological science discipline
  • 7+ years in Tech-forward Biotech or Pharma
  • Experience as Scientific Team Lead for oncology
  • Office-based hybrid role (50% office time)

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