Chief Scientific Officer

Discover International is partnered with a privately held biotech company developing a differentiated biologics platform with broad therapeutic potential. The business is entering a key phase of growth and is looking for a Chief Scientific Officer to lead its scientific direction and translate platform capabilities into a focused, high-value pipeline.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can operate comfortably between strategy and execution, and who enjoys building teams and shaping programmes from an early stage.

Responsibilities

• Set the overall scientific strategy and ensure alignment with company objectives and timelines
• Lead discovery and early development activities, from target selection through to preclinical readiness
• Oversee core platform technologies, including antibody discovery, engineering, and optimisation
• Prioritise and progress a pipeline of programmes with clear technical and commercial rationale
• Build and mentor a small, high-calibre scientific team as the organisation scales
• Establish and manage external collaborations with CROs, academic groups, and partners
• Work closely with the executive team on business planning, partnering opportunities, and investor communications
• Provide scientific input into regulatory and CMC strategy

Experience

• PhD in a relevant life sciences discipline
• Significant industry experience in biologics or antibody-based therapeutics
• Track record of advancing programmes from early discovery into development
• Experience leading teams in a biotech or pharma setting
• Strong understanding of drug discovery workflows and translational science

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