Executive VP, AI & Genomics for Drug Discovery

S3 Science Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive compensation

Equity options

High-impact scientific contribution

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Oxford is seeking a visionary Vice President of AI & Genomics Platforms for Drug Discovery to lead their computational genomics strategy. This pivotal role will drive AI-enabled target discovery and innovation while managing a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in a relevant field, extensive AI/ML experience in drug discovery, and a proven leadership track record. Join to shape scientific strategies and impact patient outcomes in a leading life sciences hub.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in Genomics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, AI/ML, or related field.
• Extensive experience applying AI/ML to genomics in a drug discovery context.
• Proven track record leading interdisciplinary teams in biotech or pharmaceutical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a team of computational biologists, data scientists, software engineers, and genomics specialists.
• Define and execute the company’s AI-genomics strategy.
• Build and maintain scalable computational platforms for drug discovery.
• Collaborate with discovery, translational, and preclinical teams.
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies.

Skills

AI/ML application in genomics

Team leadership

Multi-omics data integration

Computational platform development

Communication and collaboration

Education

PhD in Genomics or related field

Job description

A biotechnology company in Oxford is seeking a visionary Vice President of AI & Genomics Platforms for Drug Discovery to lead their computational genomics strategy. This pivotal role will drive AI-enabled target discovery and innovation while managing a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in a relevant field, extensive AI/ML experience in drug discovery, and a proven leadership track record. Join to shape scientific strategies and impact patient outcomes in a leading life sciences hub.