Recursion Pharmaceuticals

Vice President, Head of Strategy & Operations

New York, New York · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$322k-$386kDetected 7 days ago

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About the role

The Impact You'll Make Recursion is reimagining drug discovery through the integration of automated cell biology, high-dimensional data, and AI-driven analytics.
You will serve as a force multiplier for our CEO, translating ambition into executable strategy and holding the organization accountable to its commitments.
You are as comfortable shaping a board deck as you are redesigning an operating rhythm - and you thrive at the intersection of science, technology, and enterprise leadership.

Define and communicate Recursion's platform differentiation to support investor, partner, and board narratives.
Design and manage the executive operating rhythm: leadership meetings, offsites, decision forums, and escalation frameworks.
Partner with our CEO on agendas, briefing materials, and cross-functional follow-through.
Build dashboards and frameworks that give leadership real-time visibility into performance, program progress, and strategic KPIs.
Identify organizational gaps and implement scalable solutions
Lead board materials - strategic updates, financial reviews, program readouts, and governance docs.
Support earnings communications, SEC filings, and investor presentations in partnership with Finance, Legal, and IR.
Identify organizational gaps and implement scalable solutions; act as CEO proxy in cross-functional forums.
Bridge Platform, Discovery, Clinical, Commercial, Finance, and People teams to maintain strategic coherence.
Partner with Director of Strategy & Operations and Portfolio Strategy to align program execution with corporate priorities.

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Advanced degree required; MBA from a top-tier program strongly preferred.

Based on the skills, experience, and qualifications needed for this role, the estimated annual base salary range is: $321,860-$385,990.
In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

6+ years at a leading management consulting firm at the Principal, Associate Partner, or Partner level, with deep exposure to biopharma, biotech, or healthcare clients.
Strong familiarity with AI platforms, machine learning applications, or digital health tools - and genuine curiosity about their role in transforming drug discovery and development.

You will sit at the apex of Recursion's Strategy & Operations function, working as a direct partner to our CEO.
You will lead and mentor the Strategy & Operations team and will have deep working relationships across the entire executive leadership team.
This is a high-visibility, high-impact role at the center of Recursion's mission.
You will be a key voice in defining the company's future while ensuring the organization operates with the focus and discipline required to deliver it.
The role demands someone who is equally comfortable in the boardroom, the data room, and the operations room.
The Experience You'll Need
Advanced degree required; MBA from a top-tier program strongly preferred. Life sciences, data science, or related scientific background is a significant advantage.
Significant in-house experience in strategy, corporate development, or operations within a pharma or biotech company.
Proven track record shaping executive-level strategy, leading complex cross-functional initiatives, and influencing without direct authority.
Experience preparing and presenting board materials, earnings communications, investor presentations, or regulatory filings.
Exceptional analytical, communication, and storytelling skills - able to distill complexity into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
High EQ and political acumen; skilled at navigating ambiguity, managing competing priorities, and building trust across all levels of an organization.

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