Senior Director, Exploratory Biology

Vrtx

San Diego, CA, United States
Base: $217,000 - $325,400; bonus/equity: eligible ...
On-site
Identify novel therapeutic approaches
Guide projects from concept to proof of concept
Establish internal capabilities for drug discovery
This high-impact role will develop and implement strategies to identify novel therapeutic approaches for areas of significant unmet medical need, guiding projects from concept through proof of concept

Job Summary

  • This high-impact role will develop and implement strategies to identify novel therapeutic approaches for areas of significant unmet medical need, guiding projects from concept through proof of concept.
  • Lead and mentor a team of 7+ highly experienced PhD level scientists, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and inclusion.
  • The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting.

Matching Summary

This high-impact role will develop and implement strategies to identify novel therapeutic approaches for areas of significant unmet medical need, guiding projects from concept through proof of concept.

Salary

Base: $217,000 - $325,400; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and annual equity awards; Benefits: Market-leading benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, educational assistance, 401(k)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Identify novel therapeutic approaches
  • Guide projects from concept to proof of concept
  • Establish internal capabilities for drug discovery
  • Build cross-functional collaborations
  • Lead and mentor PhD level scientists

Nice-to-have

  • Integrate emerging technologies
  • Foster a culture of scientific excellence
  • Drive execution in a global, matrixed environment

Key Requirements

  • MD/Ph.D. or Ph.D. in Biology or related field
  • 12+ years of industry experience
  • Experience with multiple drug modalities
  • Proven experience managing Ph.D.-level scientists
  • Ability to articulate vision and drive execution

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