Head of Biology

Base pay range

$140,000.00 / yr - $180,000.00 / yr

Description

We're looking for an exceptional scientist to help build the future of pesticide R&D. You will help design a pesticide discovery pipeline centered around machine learning, designing automatable, fast and easy assays that generate data conducive to ML model training. You will help ensure the safety and efficacy of the molecules we produce. You'll lead efforts in finding new molecular targets and leading the development of entirely new pesticides. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role for someone who's fast and wants to build the next generation of pesticides.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out various pesticide efficacy and safety assays.
• Identify and validate new molecular targets and modes of action.
• Manage external lab work, CROs, and vendor coordination.
• Run internal ML models, MD simulations, and docking for in-silico screens and benchmarking.
• Assess resistance risk of new pesticides.
• Guide all biological aspects of developing current and future pesticides.

Required Qualifications

Nice to Have

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Education and Training

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