Scientific Program Manager
About Chai Discovery
Chai Discovery builds frontier AI models to design molecules and transform how new cures are found. We are a craft-obsessed team setting out to re-architect drug discovery and save lives.
The Chai founding team brought together leading researchers in this space and top silicon valley operators. Our founders led seminal accomplishments at top AI-for-biology programs and labs, co-invented protein language modeling, built state-of-the-art folding algorithms, and sold AI adopted by top-10 pharma companies. We are backed by top-tier investors, including OpenAI, Thrive Capital, Dimension, Conviction, Lachy Groom, Amplify, and many more.
About the role
We are looking for an operationally-minded scientist or biopharma project manager to oversee lab experimentation and data generation efforts at Chai. Experimental data is key to testing research hypotheses and training frontier AI models. You will help set the vision and execute scaling of Chai’s lab-in-the-loop data engine, manage CRO and external research partners, and work hand-in-hand with our science and AI research teams.
This is a chance to push the boundaries of drug discovery and contribute to some of most advanced AI models ever imagined. Immerse yourself in technologies that represent the future of biotech, and position yourself at the forefront of this emerging field.
About you
Our ideal candidate is a top tier execution-minded professional, who always keeps the trains running on time and always operates with urgency. Strong communication skills are essential, and the the ability to interpret and package up data is a huge bonus.
Able to juggle many concurrent projects, adapt priorities quickly, and keep everyone in sync with tight feedback loops
Proven record of designing & executing complex projects, while managing multi-party relationships.
Excellent at communicating highly technical information with internal & external audiences, up and down the org chart.
Scientific Background:
We are targeting individuals with strong scientific backgrounds, but are open to self-starters who can learn fast and dive deep into new domains. Experience working with CROs and complex networks of partners is extremely beneficial.
MS equivalent industry experience in Biological Sciences, Protein Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field; PhD is a bonus.
Exposure to design and characterization of traditional and next-generation biologics. Familiar with antibody design constructs, expression and purification campaigns, and binding and developability assays.
Able to inspect data, draw sound conclusions, and summarize key findings.
Literacy with computational tools like GraphPad Prism, Python, and R will be helpful.
Mindset:
You have a deep desire to push the limits of what’s possible and restless drive to solve real-world problems by iterating fast. Exposure to startups or other intense environments is important.
Organized and scrappy
Detail-oriented and fast-moving
Flexible
Proactive
Ambitious
We offer
Frontier technology: work on the technologies that promises to fundamentally change how new therapeutics are created.
World-class people: work with world-renowned leaders in the AI x Biology ecosystem.
Velocity and ownership: we move incredibly fast and liberally distribute ownership, which means continuous learning and career growth opportunities are guaranteed.
Strong culture and mission: we foster a supportive culture that is mission-driven and high-energy.
Highly competitive compensation: we attract the best talent and compensate them accordingly.
