Lead, Peptide Drug Discovery & Development

Calico Life Sciences; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two annual cash bonuses

Job summary

Calico Life Sciences in South San Francisco is looking for a Head of Peptide Drug Discovery to advance its preclinical pipeline. This role involves collaborating with diverse scientists, leading peptide drug discovery efforts, and providing mentorship to the team.

The ideal candidate must have a PhD in organic/peptide/medicinal chemistry and significant experience in drug discovery. The position offers a competitive salary range of $320,000 - $350,000 and eligibility for annual cash bonuses.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of drug discovery experience in biotech or pharma.
• Proven track record delivering peptide drug candidates.
• Knowledge of synthesis of peptide libraries.

Responsibilities

• Lead peptide drug discovery efforts and collaborate with scientists.
• Act as a peptide drug discovery Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Provide leadership to the existing peptide chemistry team.

Skills

Peptide drug discovery expertise

Leadership and mentorship

Organic chemistry skills

Effective communication

Collaboration with ML design teams

Education

PhD in organic/peptide/medicinal chemistry

Job description

Calico Life Sciences in South San Francisco is looking for a Head of Peptide Drug Discovery to advance its preclinical pipeline. This role involves collaborating with diverse scientists, leading peptide drug discovery efforts, and providing mentorship to the team.

The ideal candidate must have a PhD in organic/peptide/medicinal chemistry and significant experience in drug discovery. The position offers a competitive salary range of $320,000 - $350,000 and eligibility for annual cash bonuses.