Associate Director, Discovery Biology

Superluminal Medicines Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Massachusetts transportation subsidy

Equity

Unlimited paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Superluminal Medicines is seeking a seasoned drug discovery biologist in Massachusetts to lead early programs from hit finding through discovery, with a focus on cell-based assays and GPCR signaling.

You will design and execute diverse assays, collaborate with computational and chemistry colleagues, manage junior scientists, and help shape biology strategy across programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or related field with 8+ years experience in industry.
• Significant hands-on experience in cell-based assay development, execution and interpretation across a broad range of assays and platforms (functional, target engagement, kinetic, plate-based, flow cytometry, high content imaging).
• Demonstrated success leading and driving exploratory and early discovery projects to key decision points.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the bench: drive programs from hit finding through all phases of early discovery.
• Independently design, develop and execute a broad array of cell-based assays to interrogate GPCR function and signaling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with computational, chemistry and protein science colleagues to conceptualize, design, and execute novel screening assays.
• Lead program(s) and manage/mentor junior scientist(s).
• Contribute to project and department strategy and bridge discovery biology efforts with pharmacology and translational sciences.
• Regularly communicate findings with program teams and present at project and company-wide meetings.

Skills

Cell-based assay development

GPCR signaling

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Biology

Tools

Flow cytometry

High-content imaging

Job description

About Superluminal Medicines

Superluminal Medicines is a generative biology and chemistry company revolutionizing the speed and accuracy of how small molecule medicines are created. The Company’s platform aims to create candidate‑ready compounds with unprecedented speed using a combination of deep biology, computational and medicinal chemistry, machine learning, and proprietary big data infrastructure. We are expanding a team of talented scientists who seek to build the future of small molecule drug discovery with creativity and innovation.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced drug discovery biologist to join our growing Discovery Biology team. The successful candidate brings significant hands‑on expertise in cell‑based assay development and enablement to drive early drug discovery programs. The role is wet‑lab focused and contributes to biology strategy and execution across Superluminal programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead from the bench: drive programs from hit finding through all phases of early discovery.
• Independently design, develop and execute a broad array of cell‑based assays to interrogate GPCR function and signaling.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with computational, chemistry and protein science colleagues to conceptualize, design, and execute novel screening assays.
• Lead program(s) and manage/mentor junior scientist(s).
• Contribute to project and department strategy and bridge discovery biology efforts with pharmacology and translational sciences.
• Regularly communicate findings with program teams and present at project and company‑wide meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or related field with 8+ years experience in industry.
• Significant hands‑on experience in cell‑based assay development, execution and interpretation across a broad range of assays and platforms (functional, target engagement, kinetic, plate‑based, flow cytometry, high content imaging).
• Demonstrated success leading and driving exploratory and early discovery projects to key decision points.
• Experience managing direct reports and mentoring junior scientists.
• Creative, self‑motivated, willing to take risks and thrives in a high‑performing, fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

Superluminal offers a comprehensive benefits package that fully covers employees’ annual deductibles and monthly premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance. The package also includes a 401(k) match program, a Massachusetts transportation subsidy, equity, unlimited paid time off, and both disability and life insurance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Superluminal Medicines is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status or liability for military status.