Executive Director, Computational Systems Biology

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Redwood City, CA, is seeking an Executive Director and Head of Research Computational Biology to lead systems biology and preclinical computational initiatives for oncology therapeutics targeting RAS mutations.

The role oversees a team of computational biologists, guides data integration across cloud platforms, and leverages AI/ML and generative AI to drive biomarker discovery, target identification, and translational research in collaboration with discovery to clinical

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in systems biology, computational biology, or bioinformatics.
• 15+ years in pharma/biotech with management experience.
• Expertise in multi-omics, single-cell transcriptomics, spatial omics, and oncology.
• Advanced programming in R and Python with HPC and cloud proficiency.
• Proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategies for computational biology programs.
• Oversee a team of computational biologists.
• Drive data integration and analysis on cloud platforms.
• Employ AI/ML and generative AI for biomarker discovery and targets.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration from discovery to clinical phases.
• Manage external partnerships and contribute to IP strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-omics data analysis

Single-cell transcriptomics

Spatial omics

R programming

Python programming

HPC

Cloud platforms

AI/ML

Strategic planning

Education

Ph.D. in systems biology/computational biology/bioinformatics

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

HPC clusters

Job description

Role

Executive Director and Head of Research Computational Biology, leading systems biology and preclinical computational initiatives for oncology therapeutics targeting RAS mutations.

Responsibilities

• develop long-term strategies
• oversee a team of computational biologists
• drive data integration and analysis using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• employ AI/ML and generative AI models for biomarker discovery and target identification
• foster cross-functional collaboration from discovery to clinical phases
• manage external partnerships
• contribute to IP strategy

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in systems biology, computational biology, or bioinformatics
• 15+ years in pharma/biotech with management experience
• expertise in multi-omics data analysis, single-cell transcriptomics, spatial omics, and oncology research
• advanced programming in R, Python, with HPC and cloud proficiency
• proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams and strategic planning

High Value

• leadership in computational biology within oncology
• focus on RAS-targeted therapies (RAS(ON) inhibitors)
• involvement in translational research supporting clinical development
• experience with modern data platforms and AI/ML applications

Work Setup

• onsite at Redwood City, CA
• no specific travel requirements detailed