Chief Scientific Officer

You will be joining a dynamic team working on a technology-driven platform within the biotech and life sciences sector. Leveraging AI and digital solutions, we aim to revolutionize scientific workflows. As the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), you will be responsible for leading our Research and Development (R&D) efforts, defining our product strategy, and fostering industry partnerships. In this pivotal role, which is at a co-founder level, you will have significant ownership and wield strategic influence within the company. Your key responsibilities will include shaping the scientific and technical strategy for our cutting-edge biotech Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. By identifying market needs in biotech, pharma, and analytical sciences, you will guide our platform design, AI integration, and product development. Moreover, you will be tasked with establishing strategic partnerships with academic institutions, biotech firms, and research labs. Ensuring regulatory compliance, such as Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO), will be part of your mandate. You will also be instrumental in devising monetization models and crafting business growth strategies for the company. The ideal candidate for this role would possess a PhD, MSc, or MTech in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, or related disciplines. Previous experience in scientific R&D, biotech startups, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), or pharmaceutical companies will be advantageous. Additionally, familiarity with SaaS, AI-driven tools, or digital solutions in the biotech and life sciences domains is highly desirable. A robust network within academia, biotech, and research organizations, coupled with a keen interest in business strategy and scaling technology-driven ventures, would make you an ideal fit for this position. In return for your contributions, we offer a competitive compensation package that includes Equity (Employee Stock Ownership Plans - ESOPs) or a Co-Founder-Level Stake. This role presents the opportunity to lead scientific innovation within a high-impact biotech startup. You will have the chance to spearhead the development of a scalable, AI-powered solution that caters to the scientific community, shaping the future of scientific research and digital transformation.,