Chief Scientific Officer

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Robert Walters Full time
Lead Our Scientific Vision

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Science to join our leadership team at Robert Walters. As a pivotal member of our team, you will be responsible for building and driving our scientific vision, guiding key decisions around strain engineering and optimisation, fungal biology, and computational approaches.

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.
Requirements:
  • 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.

This is a hands-on role that blends high-level strategy with cutting-edge research and execution. If you are a motivated and experienced scientist looking to drive scientific innovation, please apply within. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £100,000 per annum and a health equity package.

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