Head of Early Discovery
Recursion
About this role
The Head of Early Discovery will lead strategic initiatives to accelerate drug discovery by shaping the early discovery pipeline, identifying and validating novel targets, and translating programs into later development stages. The role partners across internal teams and external collaborators to integrate cutting-edge technologies and drive data-driven decision making to advance therapeutic programs.
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About Recursion
recursion.comRecursion is a TechBio company that combines high-throughput experimental biology, automated imaging, and machine learning to decode biology and accelerate drug discovery. Its platform integrates large-scale biological datasets, AI models, and laboratory automation to identify and advance therapeutic candidates across multiple modalities and disease areas. Recursion develops an internal pipeline of programs and partners with biopharma and investors to translate discoveries into clinical-stage medicines. The company emphasizes a platform-first, scalable approach to make drug discovery faster, more reproducible, and more data-driven.
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About Recursion
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$229k – $275k
per year
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