Inceptive
Accelerating impact through partnerships
Palo Alto, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$135k-$240kDetected 14 days ago
Machine LearningDeep LearningProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationPharmacologyMolecular BiologyResearchCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking
About the role
- This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge AI-driven biology and next-generation RNA therapeutics.
- We believe in humility and open-mindedness in how we approach each other, as well as problems we don't yet have solutions for.
- Inceptive prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Responsibilities
- At Inceptive, we are creating tools to develop increasingly powerful biological software for the rational design of novel, broadly accessible medicines and biotechnologies previously out of reach.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in alliance management, business development, or strategic partnerships within the biopharmaceutical or biotech industry
- Working knowledge of oligonucleotide therapeutics - particularly siRNA biology, mechanism of action, and drug development challenges
- ability to influence without direct authority across internal and external stakeholders
- Strong project management skills with proficiency in tools such as Linear, Notion, or equivalent platforms
- Familiarity with AI/ML applications in drug discovery, including sequence-based target identification or predictive ADME/toxicity modeling
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a related life sciences field; MBA a plus
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-party research or licensing collaborations from initiation through program delivery
- Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills; ability to influence without direct authority across internal and external stakeholders
- Prior experience negotiating term sheets, CDAs, MTAs, or master research collaboration agreements
- Existing network within the oligonucleotide therapeutics ecosystem (pharma, biotech, CRO, and academic partners)
- Availability to accommodate working with team members across different time zones, with one or two meetings per week starting at 7am PT or finishing at 7pm CET
- Readiness to travel several times a year for company retreats and business events
- We value the benefits of in-person collaboration and expect candidates to primarily work at our office locations
Nice to have
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a related life sciences field
Compensation
- A competitive compensation package
- 30 days paid vacation per year
- Budget for multiple visits per year to our offices in Berlin, Palo Alto or Switzerland
Benefits
- 30 days paid vacation per year
- Comprehensive health insurance for US based Beginners
- Monthly wellness benefit
- Learning & Development budget to attend conferences, take courses, or otherwise invest in your professional growth, as well as access to the Learning & Development platform EdX and Hone
Visa & Work Authorization
- asis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law
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