Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Director, Neural Dynamics

Jobtailor; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Institute seeks a senior scientific leader to co-lead the Neural Dynamics accelerator, shaping strategic direction and operational execution in Seattle. You will coordinate across scientists, engineers, and leadership to align goals, resources, and timelines.

The role emphasizes rigorous research, collaboration, and inclusion, with mentoring of staff and management of large programs. Onsite work is required in Washington State, with responsibility for budgeting and external partnerships.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent in neuroscience, bioengineering, computer science, or a closely related field.
• 12+ years of relevant post-PhD experience in scientific and/or technical leadership role(s).
• 15 years of research leadership with a strong track record of scientific achievement.
• 7+ years of experience leading operational efforts around research.
• 7+ years of direct or indirect supervisory/management experience.
• Experience building, leading, and working across large research programs in nonprofit, academic, industrial, or institutional settings.
• Direct experience and successful record undertaking and managing multidisciplinary and/or matrixed and integrated scientific programs of complexity and scale.
• Understanding of diverse research relationships, operational frameworks, and research networks.
• Expertise in two or more core focus areas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large research initiatives and mentor diverse scientific teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to engage varied audiences.
• Strong external partner relationship management skills across disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries.
• Understanding, appreciation for, and experience with open science principles and practice.
• Ability to productively influence thinking and decision-making across diverse initiatives and stakeholders.
• Ability to work with abstract ideas and situations across various functional areas.
• Bold leadership and strategic thinking.
• Ability to work onsite for the majority of working hours in Washington State.
• May enter laboratory environments with potential exposure to lasers and biohazards.
• Ability to perform fine motor movements and repetitive motions with office and lab equipment.
• Frequently able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or reach.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the Neural Dynamics accelerator's scientific vision and long-range strategic plan.
• Serve as strategist and planner and manage diverse stakeholder input.
• Maintain accountability for people, administration, and operations.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing scientific culture emphasizing rigor, innovation, and inclusion.
• Mentor research staff, group leads, postdocs, and early-career scientists.
• Supervise scientific and operational teams and foster growth and development.

Skills

Neuroscience

Bioengineering

Computational Modeling

Data Acquisition

Neuronal Activity

Optical Devices

Budget Management

Program Leadership

Education

Ph.D./M.D.-PhD equivalent

Tools

Data Storage Platforms

Analysis Systems

Open Science Tools

Job description

Allen Institute seeks a senior scientific leader to co-lead the Neural Dynamics accelerator, shaping strategic direction and operational execution in Seattle. You will coordinate across scientists, engineers, and leadership to align goals, resources, and timelines.

The role emphasizes rigorous research, collaboration, and inclusion, with mentoring of staff and management of large programs. Onsite work is required in Washington State, with responsibility for budgeting and external partnerships.