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Head of Science

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I am looking for a head of Science position in a co founder setting for an exciting start up business based in London.

As Head of Science, you’ll be a pivotal part of this leadership team, responsible for building and driving the scientific vision. This is a hands-on role that blends high-level strategy with cutting-edge research and execution. You'll guide key decisions around strain engineering and optimisation, fungal biology, and computational approaches, while playing a key role in shaping this startup's business trajectory.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Scientific Leadership: Spearhead the development of our strain engineering platform, focusing on fungal cells and protein optimisation.
  • Team Building & Recruitment: Lead the recruitment and development of a high-performing team of scientists, computational biologists, and engineers. Build a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
  • R&D Execution: Work at the intersection of bench science and computational biology.
  • Fundraising: Assist in shaping and delivering the company’s story and vision to investors.
  • Innovation: Stay at the cutting edge of fungal biology and computational techniques. Keep a pulse on scientific advancements and industry trends to ensure this technology stays ahead of the curve.

Key Qualifications:

  • PhD in Synthetic Biology, Microbiology, Computational Biology, or a related field.
  • Expertise in fungal biology, strain engineering and protein optimisation, including both computational and experimental approaches.
  • Experience leading scientific research projects and teams.
  • Experience in fundraising and investor relations preferred.
  • Ability to build, lead, and mentor multidisciplinary teams.
  • Hands-on experience in lab and computational tools (e.g., CRISPR, genome editing, AI-driven models).
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.

If you are interested in the position, then please apply within. This role is offering compensation of up to £100,000 per annum and a health equity package.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: Data Science & AI Research

Industry: IT

Salary: £75,000 - £100,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Director

Location: London

Job Reference: GCDTL0-5859A28C

Date posted: 16 September 2024

Consultant: Tom Sneyd

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