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Senior Director, Disease Biology

Arc Institute
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Technology Centers
Salary
$263,500 to $325,500
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • PhD in neuroscience, immunology, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, or a related field
  • Extensive experience leading target discovery in neurodegeneration
  • Track record advancing programs from validated target through lead optimization
  • Deep expertise developing or applying advanced 3D cellular models of neurodegenerative disease
  • Proven people leadership, including mentoring and building teams
  • Strong partnership with computational biology and machine learning teams
Nice to have
  • Direct experience in Alzheimer's disease drug discovery
  • Hands-on experience generating and validating animal models of Alzheimer’s disease
  • Experience integrating computational and machine learning driven target prioritization into discovery strategy
  • Experience partnering with high throughput biology teams
What the job really is

The Senior Director of Disease Biology at Arc Institute will lead the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative, focusing on target discovery and preclinical development. This role involves building a new team, guiding drug discovery programs, and collaborating with various teams to validate therapeutic targets. The position requires a strategic approach to scientific innovation and a commitment to advancing understanding of Alzheimer's disease.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $263,500 to $325,500
  • Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance
Things to weigh
  • The role requires a significant commitment to onsite work in Palo Alto
  • The salary range is provided, but actual compensation may vary based on several factors
  • The position involves high-risk, long-term research without commercial pressures, which may appeal to some candidates but not others
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