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Calico Life Sciences · 1 day ago

Head, Research

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$314K/yr - $360K/yr

15+ years exp

Calico Life Sciences is an Alphabet-founded research and development company focused on understanding human aging. They are seeking a Head of Research to lead their early discovery research group, develop research strategies, and advance their drug discovery pipeline for aging-related diseases.

Biotechnology

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage a group of Principal Investigators with ambitious research programs

Lead an independent research effort aimed at gaining valuable insights into aging biology

Provide scientific direction, including clinical and biological insights, for a broad range of translational projects

Recruit top talent with aging research as a key focus

Join Calico’s Scientific Review Committee and other leadership functions

Contribute substantively, through leadership and research, to Calico’s ambitious research efforts to understand the fundamental biology of human aging and discover mechanisms that contribute to human longevity, as a basis for devising interventions

Qualification

MD/PhDEquivalentDrug development experienceMolecularCellular biologyManaging scientistsTechnical expertise in biomedical researchImpactful publicationsCreative thinkingInterpersonal communication

Required

MD/PhD, PhD or equivalent degrees in molecular and cellular biology, immunology, neurobiology, structural biology, or related fields with 15 or more years of postdoctoral and/or industry experience in the area of drug development and/or basic biomedical research, especially in aging or aging-related diseases

Rising or proven leader in academia or industry

Creative and critical thinking skills

Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written

Success in managing and mentoring other scientists and research programs

Strong record of creative scientific achievements as evidenced by impactful publications, patents (or applications), and national or international recognition

Technical expertise in technologies related to basic or translational biomedical research

Must be willing to work onsite five days a week, except for conferences or off-site work-related meetings

Benefits

Two annual cash bonuses

Company

Calico Life Sciences

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Calico is an Alphabet-founded research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies.

Founded in 2013

South San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.calicolabs.com/

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