Director of Discovery AI Partnerships

As the Director of Discovery AI Partnerships at AbbVie, you will be at the forefront of innovative collaborations that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance our drug discovery processes. You will lead strategic initiatives, build and maintain relationships with key partners, and drive the integration of AI technologies into our research frameworks. Thi…

Join AbbVie as the Director of Discovery AI Partnerships, where you will spearhead innovative collaborations aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence to transform the landscape of healthcare. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of developing strategic partnerships with external research organizations and technology firms. Your expertise in AI integration will be crucial in advancing our mission to improve patient outcomes.

The OpportunityAt the forefront of transforming drug discovery, insitro leverages the powerful intersection of multi-modal data and AI to redefine the development of medicines for complex diseases. Our mission is propelled by our capacity to attract, nurture, inspire, and retain a diverse array of exceptional talent, all while fostering a collaborative, high-performing, inclusive, and equitable culture.We are seeking an (Associate) Director, People Partner who will play a pivotal role in actualizing our people vision and strategy, setting a new benchmark for employee experience within the industry. In this influential position, you will provide coaching and support to leaders, managers, and team members across various situations, including employee relations, organizational design, and talent development.This role reports directly to the Chief People Officer and serves as a vital member of the leadership team. The position is based in South San Francisco, requiring onsite presence most days, with the flexibility to work remotely up to two days a week.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Partnership & Organizational EffectivenessAdvise executives on aligning manager and employee capabilities with mid-to-long-term business objectives.Collaborate with leaders across the organization to translate business strategies into people-centric initiatives that drive progress.Assist senior management in developing sustainable people and organizational strategies, programs, and practices that reflect our mission and goals.Identify and analyze root causes of workplace issues, team dynamics, and organizational inefficiencies.Talent Development & CoachingProvide coaching and guidance to leaders to enhance their managerial effectiveness in leadership team dynamics, organizational planning, change management, and talent management.Act as a trusted partner to managers and team members, proactively addressing obstacles that hinder optimal performance.Introduce best practices and innovative solutions for talent management, organizational design, retention, and engagement.People Operations & ComplianceCollaborate closely with the Legal team on employee relations matters.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Global Alliances - AI to lead our strategic partnerships and collaborations in the artificial intelligence domain. This pivotal role will involve driving the development and execution of joint initiatives with industry leaders and technology partners. You will be responsible for identifying new partnership opportunities, negotiating agreements, and ensuring alignment with AbbVie’s strategic goals.As a key member of our leadership team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance our AI capabilities and deliver innovative solutions that can transform patient care. Your expertise in AI technologies and market trends will be essential in shaping our partnerships and ensuring their success.

About Xaira TherapeuticsXaira Therapeutics is a cutting-edge biotechnology startup dedicated to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize the fields of drug discovery and development. Our mission is to innovate generative AI models that facilitate the design of protein and antibody therapeutics, paving the way for effective treatments against traditionally challenging molecular targets. In addition, we are advancing foundational biological models to enhance target identification and patient stratification. These pioneering technologies are designed to continuously uncover novel therapies and boost the success rates in drug development. Our headquarters are strategically located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and London.About the RoleWe are seeking an AI Scientist to become an integral part of our team at the convergence of machine learning and single-cell biology. In this pivotal role, you will focus on the development and application of foundational models to large-scale perturb-seq and single-cell datasets, revealing new biological mechanisms and therapeutic potentials. You will be responsible for designing scalable machine learning architectures that can extract insights from high-dimensional perturbation data and integrate across multi-omic modalities.

The OpportunityThe remarkable integration of multi-modal data, advanced disease modeling, and cutting-edge computational capabilities is transforming the landscape of drug discovery. At insitro, we are seizing this pivotal moment to revolutionize the development of treatments for complex diseases. Our AI and machine learning-driven platforms are designed to integrate and scale data swiftly, enabling the discovery of novel biological insights that redefine complex diseases and pinpoint new therapeutic targets and drugs.To realize this ambitious vision, we are in search of a Senior Director of Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) who will spearhead the creation of an AI-centric PPM organization. This role will collaborate closely with Therapeutic Area, Operations, Clinical, and Business Development teams to advance a high-impact portfolio of innovative drug candidates targeting neurological, ophthalmological, and metabolic conditions.Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, you will work alongside project team leaders to formulate tailored project strategies and cultivate a high-performance team environment that promotes rapid advancement. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive integrated project plans with clearly defined timelines across research, discovery, clinical development, software engineering, and data science/machine learning. As the head of PPM, you will also collaborate with colleagues in Compute, Operations, and Finance to establish sophisticated AI-driven project management, decision-making, and resource allocation methodologies to support critical initiatives.This position is hybrid, requiring three days per week on-site at our South San Francisco headquarters.

Join AbbVie as the Director of AI Transformation, where you will lead the charge in harnessing artificial intelligence to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes. You will be responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge AI strategies that align with our mission to enhance the quality of life for patients around the globe. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI technologies into our existing processes and workflows, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of healthcare advancements.

About Xaira TherapeuticsXaira Therapeutics is a pioneering biotech startup dedicated to revolutionizing drug discovery and development through the power of artificial intelligence (AI). Our mission is to lead the advancement of generative AI models designed specifically for creating innovative protein and antibody therapeutics. This allows us to tackle previously challenging molecular targets and develop effective medicines. We are also at the forefront of developing foundational models for biology and disease, facilitating improved target identification and patient stratification. Through our cutting-edge technologies, we aim to consistently discover novel therapies and enhance the success rates of drug development. Xaira has its headquarters in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and London.Position OverviewWe are on the lookout for dynamic and passionate candidates to join our innovative team as an AI Scientist! In this role, you will leverage your experience in developing and implementing advanced deep learning methodologies, showcasing a proven record of AI innovation through publications in the fields of Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning, or through significant interdisciplinary projects. As a vital member of our core AI team, composed of exceptionally talented and creative individuals, you will spearhead exciting projects aimed at advancing state-of-the-art AI models in biology that influence drug discovery and clinical development. This role also provides the opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary experts in world-class biology, drug discovery, and clinical domains. Xaira values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply, as we believe that teams thrive when varied perspectives are included.The position is available in the following locations: San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and London.

About Xaira TherapeuticsXaira Therapeutics is a pioneering biotech startup dedicated to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize drug discovery and development. Our mission is to advance the frontier of generative AI models which design innovative protein and antibody therapeutics, making strides against previously difficult molecular targets. Additionally, we are committed to creating foundational models for biology and disease, enhancing target identification and patient stratification. Through these cutting-edge technologies, we aim to consistently unveil novel therapies and elevate the success rates in drug development. Headquartered in the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area, with additional offices in Seattle and London, we are at the forefront of biotech innovation.AI in ResidenceThe AI in Residence program is a highly selective opportunity designed for those at the forefront of machine learning and drug discovery. This role serves as an industry alternative to a traditional postdoctoral position, tailored for exceptional researchers and engineers eager to apply advanced AI methodologies to real-world biomedical challenges, encompassing the entire process from data handling to system deployment.As a resident, you will join a small, focused cohort engaged in high-impact AI projects throughout Xaira. You will closely collaborate with AI scientists, research engineers, and drug discovery teams to conceptualize, develop, and deliver machine learning capabilities that directly impact therapeutic programs. This role demands hands-on, system-level work with tangible scientific implications.We seek candidates who possess technical expertise, intellectual independence, robust research judgment, and a proven track record of high-quality deliverables, whether through publications, contributions to open-source projects, or production systems.

Join AbbVie as an Associate Director of AI Transformation, where you will play a pivotal role in driving our AI initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. This leadership position requires a blend of strategic vision and technical expertise, ensuring our AI solutions align with our organizational goals.In this role, you will lead a cross-functional team, collaborate with stakeholders, and leverage cutting-edge AI technologies. Your contributions will directly impact our commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare.

About Xaira TherapeuticsXaira Therapeutics is a pioneering biotechnology startup committed to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize the processes of drug discovery and development. The company is at the forefront of creating generative AI models designed to develop protein and antibody therapeutics, paving the way for effective treatments against previously challenging molecular targets. Additionally, Xaira is developing foundational models for biology and disease that facilitate enhanced target identification and patient stratification. Through these innovative technologies, Xaira aims to continuously uncover novel therapies and significantly enhance the success rates in drug development. With headquarters located in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, as well as offices in Seattle and London, Xaira is positioned to lead in the biotech field.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for a talented Biomedical AI Research Engineer who will design and implement sophisticated AI systems capable of reasoning over biomedical knowledge, orchestrating multi-step analyses, and autonomously integrating diverse scientific data sources to expedite therapeutic discovery.This role transcends conventional LLM + RAG pipelines. You will be tasked with constructing AI agents that can effectively retrieve, synthesize, evaluate, and act upon biomedical information derived from literature, omics datasets, and clinical records, functioning as intelligent systems embedded within discovery workflows.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate and execute agentic AI architectures that demonstrate multi-step reasoning, planning, and tool utilization within biomedical contexts.Develop LLM-based agents capable of dynamically retrieving, ranking, and synthesizing knowledge from scientific literature, knowledge graphs, omics datasets, and clinical data.Establish memory and feedback mechanisms that empower agents to refine hypotheses, update context, and adapt to changing data.Incorporate external tools (analysis pipelines, simulation engines, statistical models, databases) into autonomous agent workflows.Design scalable systems that merge structured and unstructured biomedical data within production-grade AI environments.Collaborate closely with computational biologists, translational scientists, and software engineers to integrate agentic systems into practical discovery pipelines.Assess robustness, reliability, and interpretability of autonomous systems in critical biomedical scenarios.

Vilya is at the forefront of computational biotechnology, developing an innovative class of medicines designed to precisely target disease biology. We are committed to integrating computational strategies as a core aspect of drug discovery and development. Our advanced platform is founded on pioneering research and explores uncharted chemical spaces to create new molecular structures that do not exist in nature.We are leveraging our platform's capabilities to tackle previously unattainable targets across a wide range of medical indications. Vilya’s ultimate ambition is to address some of the most significant unmet medical needs of our time.Our Vision: To revolutionize technology and biology for the enhancement of human health.Our Mission: To establish an independent, leading biotech company grounded in intelligent drug design, aiming to cure the incurable.We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Summer Intern to join our Structural Biology and Biology teams in South San Francisco for a 12-week internship in the summer of 2026. Reporting to the Director of Structural Biology, this in-office position will be vital in advancing our platform technology and facilitating the transition of orally available macrocycles into clinical settings.

About Xaira TherapeuticsXaira Therapeutics is a pioneering biotech startup dedicated to revolutionizing drug discovery and development through artificial intelligence. Our mission is to advance the creation of generative AI models that facilitate the design of protein and antibody therapeutics, targeting some of the most challenging molecular targets in medicine. We are also focused on developing foundational models that enhance understanding of biology and disease, ultimately improving patient stratification and target identification. Our innovative technologies are continuously empowering the discovery of novel therapies and increasing the success rates in drug development. With headquarters located in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, as well as offices in Seattle and London, Xaira Therapeutics is at the forefront of biotech innovation.About the RoleWe are searching for an exceptional scientific leader to join us as the Director of Biomarkers and Experimental Medicine. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement comprehensive biomarker strategies throughout the discovery and early development phases, firmly rooted in human biology. You will collaborate closely with our Biomedical AI team to leverage multi-modal human data, identifying biomarker signals, formulating patient hypotheses, and establishing crucial biomarkers that inform indication choices and patient selection for proof-of-biology.An essential aspect of this role involves building biomarker capabilities in advance of program crystallization. This includes defining frameworks for disease states and patient stratification, establishing assay and data standards, and developing a versatile biomarker toolkit adaptable to emerging targets.

Join UniteK Learning as a Partnership Development Specialist and play a pivotal role in driving our mission forward. You will be responsible for building and nurturing strategic partnerships that enhance our educational offerings and expand our reach.In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, identify opportunities for collaboration, and implement strategies that align with our organizational goals. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator with a passion for education and a keen ability to foster relationships.

Join the innovative team at Atomic AI, where we harness artificial intelligence to redefine drug discovery. Our pioneering R&D platform, recognized on the cover of Science, aims to tackle previously undruggable diseases by focusing on RNA. As we continually enhance this platform, we are developing cutting-edge machine learning methods and unique foundation models driven by extensive in-house experimental data. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers believes that our workforce is our greatest asset and vital to our success.The RoleAs a full-time Data Scientist on our Machine Learning team, you will collaborate with scientists and engineers to advance our RNA technology platform for RNA structure prediction, target identification, and early-stage drug discovery. You will spearhead the curation of RNA-centric datasets for machine learning training and validation, uncover statistical patterns in our extensive datasets regarding RNA structure and RNA-small molecule interactions, and devise innovative strategies to assess the accuracy of our machine learning models. Your insights will drive the refinement of our ML models and the strategic acquisition of new experimental data.This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in our South San Francisco office.

About Xaira TherapeuticsXaira Therapeutics is a pioneering biotech startup dedicated to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize drug discovery and development. Our innovative team is at the forefront of creating generative AI models that facilitate the design of protein and antibody therapeutics, enabling the development of medications targeting historically challenging molecular entities. We are also working on foundational models that enhance our understanding of biology and disease, leading to improved target identification and patient stratification. Together, these advancements strive to continuously uncover novel therapies and enhance the efficiency of drug development processes. Headquartered in the vibrant tech hubs of the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and London, Xaira is positioned to make a global impact in healthcare.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for a skilled AI Research Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an integral member of our interdisciplinary unit, you will work closely with AI scientists, engineers, and drug discovery specialists to develop and implement AI models aimed at expediting the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics. This position presents an exciting opportunity to apply state-of-the-art AI methodologies in practical settings to tackle critical healthcare challenges and contribute to enhancing global health outcomes.We seek candidates with a proven track record in building and deploying machine learning systems in industrial contexts, emphasizing rigor, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess experience in transforming research concepts into robust, production-ready applications that deliver measurable results.

About Us Kardigan is a pioneering heart health company dedicated to transforming cardiovascular disease into conditions that are preventable and curable, ultimately eliminating it as the leading cause of death globally.Our mission at Kardigan is to create multiple targeted treatments simultaneously, ensuring that individuals with cardiovascular diseases receive the cures they rightfully deserve. Under the leadership of accomplished co-founders Tassos Gianakakos, Jay Edelberg, M.D., Ph.D., and Bob McDowell, Ph.D., Kardigan has developed a cutting-edge discovery and translational research platform, supported by a pipeline of late-stage candidates and an industry-leading team devoted to enhancing patient outcomes. At Kardigan, our core values shape how we operate, collaborate, and achieve our objectives. We are driven by patients and their families, passionately prioritizing their needs. We value authenticity, leading with honesty to nurture a culture of acceptance and support. Our team embodies an eagerness to learn, fostering curiosity and adaptability. We are committed to winning as a team with a focus on urgency, excellence, and intention, supporting one another regardless of roles. Finally, we aim to enable the impossible, unafraid to take risks to foster innovation and propel scientific advancements. These guiding principles empower us to effect meaningful change every day.  

About Us: Calico Life Sciences LLC, a subsidiary of Alphabet, is at the forefront of research and development, focusing on understanding the biology of human aging through advanced technologies and innovative model systems. Our mission is to leverage this knowledge to create interventions that promote longer, healthier lives. With cutting-edge technology labs, a commitment to curiosity-driven scientific discovery, and a dynamic drug-development pipeline in collaboration with academic and industry partners, Calico is a vibrant environment for catalyzing medical breakthroughs. Role Overview: We are on the lookout for a Senior Data Engineer to become a key member of our collaborative Engineering team and lead the establishment of the Drug Discovery Data Engineering group. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic team player, meticulous, highly organized, and adept at navigating intricate data, software, and scientific challenges. In this role, you will serve as a crucial technical liaison among our Medicinal Chemistry, Automation, Machine Learning, Assay Technology, and Protein Sciences teams. You will oversee projects from initial requirements through to production deployment, engineering high-performance data systems that integrate with our molecular databases (CDD Vault), inventory systems (Mosaic), electronic lab notebooks (Benchling), our internal data warehouse (BigQuery), and our proprietary AI platform. As the inaugural hire for this team, your contributions will be instrumental in shaping data flows, developing web applications for stakeholder engagement, and establishing a progressive engineering culture in this vital growth sector. Key Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Collaborate with scientists across Assay Technology, Medicinal Chemistry, and Protein Sciences to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement production-grade software that enhances data movement and analysis. System Integration: Create and deploy effective integrations between internal pipelines and third-party platforms, particularly involving the CDD molecular database, Mosaic inventory systems, and Benchling ELN. Data Flow Optimization: Develop and refine data flows organization-wide (e.g., facilitating seamless data transitions from Machine Learning to Protein Sciences to Assay Technologies) to expedite the drug discovery feedback loop. Full-Stack Development: Build data systems and internal web applications (utilizing React and Python) to empower stakeholders to review, visualize, and communicate complex scientific data effectively. Mentorship & Leadership: Act as a senior technical advisor within the broader Engineering team.

The OpportunityAt insitro, we are dedicated to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to pioneer the development of innovative medicines aimed at treating diseases that currently have limited or no effective therapies. The field of drug discovery has encountered significant challenges, including a sustained decline in productivity and high clinical failure rates, primarily due to inadequate understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying diseases. Despite substantial investments in building predictive biological models, the need for improved predictive frameworks remains critical.To address this challenge, insitro has successfully established a target and biology discovery engine that integrates high-throughput, multimodal cellular phenotyping and data generation with cutting-edge machine learning and AI methodologies. As the Head of CellML, you will lead a dynamic team of machine learning scientists and engineers focused on deriving biological insights from diverse data modalities collected at scale. This includes live and fixed microscopy imaging and various omics assays (such as scRNA, proteomics, and spatial). You will collaborate closely with our laboratory leaders to co-create the next generation of high-throughput perturbation cellular assays, including Optical Pooled Screening, live-cell staining imputation, Perturb-seq, and more. Additionally, you will work alongside our therapeutic area leaders to design impactful experiments and analyze data to enhance our therapeutic pipeline.Joining insitro means becoming part of a well-funded AI biotech company with a robust pipeline of therapeutic candidates and an expanding focus across various disease areas. We seek visionary leaders capable of fostering a culture that amalgamates science, machine learning, and engineering. This position reports to our Head of Compute and is a hybrid role, requiring presence at our South San Francisco headquarters at least three days a week.

Join Our Vision at insitroinsitro is on the hunt for a dynamic Senior Director of External Research & Development to spearhead all facets of our external R&D portfolio. This pivotal leadership role is accountable for crafting and executing the company’s external R&D strategy, defining and optimizing our collaborations with preclinical and research contract research organizations (CROs).In this strategic capacity, you will work closely with senior leaders across diverse functions, including Research, Drug Discovery, Technical Operations, Corporate Development & Strategy, Finance, and Project Management, ensuring a seamless approach to alliance and outsourcing management.Reporting directly to the Chief Technical Operations Officer, this position welcomes both remote and local candidates, offering flexibility to work onsite (3 days per week) at our South San Francisco office or a hybrid model (~1 week per month) with some travel (up to 25%) to oversee partnerships both domestically and internationally.Key ResponsibilitiesExternal R&D Strategy: Drive a comprehensive external research strategy, aligning with corporate objectives and supporting the research portfolio. Represent insitro in senior-level partnership discussions and negotiations, ensuring effective management of business partnerships.Partner Network Management: Cultivate and oversee innovative relationships with a strategic network of high-quality CROs and external partners, maintaining the highest scientific and ethical standards.Project Execution & Oversight: Ensure the successful planning, monitoring, and execution of externally sourced projects across the vendor network, adhering to project goals, budgets, and timelines. Foster strong communication and partnership with internal stakeholders.Governance & Compliance: Develop effective governance models and collaborate with Legal and Procurement on partner selection, negotiations, and agreement execution.Process & Team Leadership: Lead a team to implement industry-leading processes in vendor management, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and standard operating procedures (SOPs).Operational Review & Improvement: Regularly assess the overall scope of outsourced services to ensure resource efficiency and effectiveness.