Director/Senior Director, In Vitro Pharmacology

Calico (1 month ago)

South San Francisco, CAOnsiteFull TimeDirector$272,000 - $351,000Drug Discovery

About this role

The Director/Senior Director, In Vitro Pharmacology will lead and expand Calico’s in vitro pharmacology capabilities to drive hit identification, hit-to-lead optimization, and preclinical candidate selection across the drug discovery portfolio. This senior leader will define and execute strategy, partner across matrixed functions and external collaborators, and ensure generation of IND-enabling data packages. The role requires strong scientific judgment, operational leadership, and the ability to influence cross-functional decision-making in a fast-paced research environment.

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Required Skills

In Vitro
Drug Discovery
Leadership
Team Management
Matrix Management
Assay Development
Assay Validation
Biophysical Assays
Cell Based Assays
HTS

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Qualifications

Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology or Related
Postdoctoral Experience
10+ Years Industry Experience

About Calico

calicolabs.com

Calico (Calico Life Sciences LLC) is an Alphabet-backed research and development company focused on understanding the biology of aging and translating that knowledge into interventions to extend healthy lifespan. The company combines large-scale biology, genetics, chemistry and computational approaches to discover targets, biomarkers and potential therapies for age-related diseases. Calico works through multi‑disciplinary teams and collaborations with academic and industry partners to move fundamental discoveries toward clinical impact.