Head of Early Discovery

Recursion(6 days ago)

HybridFull TimeDirector$228,800 - $275,000Research and Development

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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Required Skills

Strategic Leadership
AI
Computational Methods
Target Identification
Target Validation
Translational Strategy
Drug Discovery
Oncology
Immunology
Team Leadership

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Qualifications

PhD in Biology or Related Discipline

About Recursion

recursion.com

Recursion 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.