Chief Scientific Officer/VP Biology

Avetix Bio; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech startup in Massachusetts is seeking a Chief Scientific Officer / VP Biology to establish and lead its scientific strategy. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new biotech company focused on innovative biologics. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in biologics drug discovery and strong leadership skills. The position offers flexibility in location as it is remote-friendly until the headquarters is established.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in biologics drug discovery, especially antibody or protein engineering.
• Proven scientific leadership from biotech/pharma or VC-incubated ventures.
• Experience in taking programs from discovery to IND-enabling/preclinical studies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the scientific vision for the biology platform.
• Lead discovery biology, protein/antibody engineering, and assay development.
• Build and manage an early team of scientists.

Skills

Biologics drug discovery expertise

Scientific leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong network in biologics

Job description

Chief Scientific Officer / VP Biology – Incubation-Stage Biotech

We’re partnering with a leading VC firm to build a new biotech company at the intersection of protein engineering and next-generation biologics. The company is in incubation, with strong financial backing and a platform that has parallels to innovative approaches.

We’re seeking a CSO / VP Biology to establish and lead the scientific strategy, build the biology function, and guide the company through early discovery and development milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the scientific vision for the biology platform
• Lead discovery biology, protein/antibody engineering, and assay development
• Build and manage an early team of scientists, including external collaborators and CRO partners
• Drive translational strategy to move programs from concept to preclinical validation
• Partner with the board, CEO, and investors on long-term R&D strategy and milestones

Ideal Experience

• Deep expertise in biologics drug discovery (antibody, protein, or conjugate engineering)
• Proven scientific leadership, ideally from biotech/pharma or VC-incubated ventures
• Experience taking programs from discovery to IND-enabling/preclinical studies
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to be both strategic and hands-on
• Strong scientific reputation and network in biologics and protein engineering

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to be a founding scientific leader, joining at company creation stage. You’ll shape the platform, culture, and strategy from the ground up, with strong financial backing and the support of an experienced VC team.

Location: Flexible (remote-friendly until HQ is established).

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Science and Research

Industries

• Biotechnology Research
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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