CSO / VP R&D - Metabolic Biotech Innovator

Yorktown Search Partners; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm is seeking a Chief Scientific Officer / VP, R&D in Toronto, ON. The role involves steering the research agenda, advancing bio-engineered innovations, and leading a high-performing scientific team. Key qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field and 10+ years in leadership roles within biotech. This hybrid position offers the chance to drive significant partnerships and commercialization efforts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership in biosynthesis or synthetic biology.
• Demonstrated success in commercial applications from research.
• Experience in high-growth biotech organizations.

Responsibilities

• Expand and manage patent families and scientific validation.
• Lead R&D in metabolic engineering and yield optimization.
• Develop collaborations with universities and research institutions.

Skills

Leadership in biosynthesis

Communication

Metabolic engineering

Commercialization

Education

PhD in Metabolic Engineering or related field

Job description

A leading biotechnology firm is seeking a Chief Scientific Officer / VP, R&D in Toronto, ON. The role involves steering the research agenda, advancing bio-engineered innovations, and leading a high-performing scientific team. Key qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field and 10+ years in leadership roles within biotech. This hybrid position offers the chance to drive significant partnerships and commercialization efforts.