Lead Principal Scientist, Biology & Drug Discovery

Neomorph, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-competitive compensation

Annual bonus target

Stock options

401K plan

Career advancement opportunities

Monthly town halls

Job summary

Neomorph, Inc. is seeking an experienced drug discovery biologist to lead programs from early discovery through IND-enabling studies.

You will collaborate across functions to shape project strategy and drive data-driven go/no-go decisions, advancing therapeutic candidates with robust SAR-enabled assays and strong scientific leadership. The role requires a track record in preclinical drug discovery, team leadership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced research environment within a San

Qualifications

• PhD with 6+ years, MS with 9+ years, or BS with 11+ years of industry experience.
• Track record of strategic, creative, and effective advancement of preclinical drug discovery programs supported by robust data packages.
• Demonstrated experience independently developing and implementing robust, reproducible SAR-enabling assay cascades supporting drug discovery programs.
• Experience successfully managing a team directing and coaching employees.
• Experience participating in and/or leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire and capacity to participate in a dynamic and fast-paced research setting.
• Desire and capacity to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and/or lead cross-functional teams to advance therapeutic candidates from early discovery to clinical development.
• Lead from the bench—develop and execute project-specific cellular assays to define target mechanism and pharmacodynamic markers.
• Design triaging strategies to support SAR advancement and refinement of target compound profiles.
• Generate and lead target nomination/identification/validation activities for molecular glue degraders.
• Anticipate changes in scientific, competitive, or regulatory landscape and adjust plans accordingly.
• Communicate scientific progress and risk assessments to project stakeholders.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to a culture of scientific rigor and collaboration.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Mentorship

Adaptive in fast-paced research

Education

PhD with 6+ years

MS with 9+ years

BS with 11+ years

Job description

Neomorph, Inc. is seeking an experienced drug discovery biologist to lead programs from early discovery through IND-enabling studies.

You will collaborate across functions to shape project strategy and drive data-driven go/no-go decisions, advancing therapeutic candidates with robust SAR-enabled assays and strong scientific leadership. The role requires a track record in preclinical drug discovery, team leadership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced research environment within a San