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Biohub · 20 hours ago

Director, Research

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$215K/yr - $296K/yr

5+ years exp

Biohub is leading the new era of AI-powered biology to cure or prevent disease through its 501c3 medical research organization. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Research to lead the strategy and manage the execution of Biohub’s intramural research programs, ensuring ambitious scientific goals are pursued in a collaborative environment.

BioinformaticsBiotechnologyGenetics

Responsibilities

Strategy Development: In collaboration with the President and scientific leadership team, lead strategy development for intramural science programs that align with Biohub’s long-term mission to develop frontier instrumentation to better understand inflammation

Program Development & Management: Work closely with the scientific team to design, implement, and oversee internal research programs that align with Biohub Chicago’s strategic priorities. Manage budgets and timelines for intramural initiatives and contribute to the development of detailed technical plans to ensure successful execution

Internal Collaboration: Facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations and coordinate research activities across different groups within Biohub Chicago and the broader Biohub organization

Monitoring & Evaluation: Track progress across internal scientific programs, evaluate outcomes, and deliver strategic recommendations for continuous improvement. Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure program success

Intellectual Property Strategy: Assist the scientific team in formulating IP strategies for intramural projects in alignment with organization policies

Leadership Materials and Reporting: Develop materials outlining Biohub Chicago’s intramural strategy and program progress toward our defined goals for leadership and key stakeholders, including for both Biohub Chicago’s and Biohub’s Scientific Advisory Boards

External engagement: Represent Biohub, Chicago’s research and work through publications, talks, and stakeholder engagement

Qualification

Ph.D. in scientific fieldResearch program leadershipProject managementIntellectual property experienceTranslational pathways familiarityBudgeting skillsStakeholder engagementCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant scientific field

Substantial experience (typically 5+ years) leading research programs in academia, industry, or nonprofits. Industry experience is strongly preferred

Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules; budgeting and financial oversight across multiple initiatives, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to meet milestones and deliverables

Demonstrated ability to translate complex research into clear, visual, and written materials. Comfort giving and receiving feedback on narrative, visual design, and storytelling to continuously improve external-facing materials

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including experience working with diverse stakeholders and presenting to senior leadership

Experience working with intellectual property, including prior art searches, patent strategy, and collaborating with tech transfer or legal teams on filings and licensing

Familiarity with translational pathways for scientific or technical innovations