Founding Scientist — Lead AI-Driven Drug Discovery

Aspire Life Sciences Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Life Sciences Search seeks a founding-level hire to lead drug discovery from idea to first in human. This role offers ownership over therapeutic programmes and pivotal involvement in shaping the company's scientific and operational foundations.

The ideal candidate has a strong biological background, excels in ambiguity, and is interested in modern AI-driven biology. This is an opportunity to work closely with a founding team aiming to redefine biotech.

Qualifications

• Senior scientist in translational biology or early development with ownership experience.
• Experience in biotech or academic environments across multiple discovery stages.
• Strong biological depth with quick learning across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize therapeutic programmes, including target selection.
• Shape translational strategy including biomarker plans.
• Drive preclinical development from concept to IND enabling studies.

Skills

Deep biological understanding

Intellectual curiosity

Comfort operating in ambiguity

Hands-on familiarity with computational tools

Experience identifying therapeutic targets

Tools

Computational tools

Basic Python coding

Job description

Aspire Life Sciences Search seeks a founding-level hire to lead drug discovery from idea to first in human. This role offers ownership over therapeutic programmes and pivotal involvement in shaping the company's scientific and operational foundations.

The ideal candidate has a strong biological background, excels in ambiguity, and is interested in modern AI-driven biology. This is an opportunity to work closely with a founding team aiming to redefine biotech.