We are seeking an exceptional CSO with outstanding scientific credentials and a proven record of leading and delivering high-impact research in world-class institutions. The ideal candidate will be a leading expert in cerebroids, organoids, assembloids, or other stem cell derived "organ-in-a-dish" systems, with direct experience in automated screening and/or drug discovery applications strongly preferred. As CSO, you will define the scientific vision for NGNRI, design and lead its research strategy, and ensure execution of programs aimed at breakthrough discoveries in Neurofibromatosis type I and other neurological disorders. You will lead and mentor research teams, fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment, and serve as the primary scientific liaison for external partners.
Responsibilities
Establish the scientific vision and set the research agenda for curing NF1 at NGNRI; Recruit the necessary talent to achieve the research goals; Design workflows and laboratory infrastructure arrangements to support the NGNRI research program; Establish an organizational structure of research teams and research team leadership; Provide a structure of group meetings, presentations, brainstorming, data review, and modelling to ensure continual progress; Be the scientific ambassador of NGNRI, reaching out to scientific peers worldwide and nurturing interest in NGNRI's guest program; Design the complementation between NGNRI staff research teams and guest programs; Establish consultative forums (such as scientific advisory panels) of leading scientific peers; Together with the NGNRI CEO, promote the attractiveness of NGNRI guest programs and establish partnering programs with leading research institutions; Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines and operations at the highest ethical standards; Lead and mentor research teams; Serve as the primary scientific liaison for external partners; Provide regular scientific reporting to the CEO, Executive Director of the Gilbert Family Foundation, and the Board
Requirements
Outstanding scientific credentials and a proven record of leading and delivering high-impact research in world-class institutions; Leading expert in cerebroids, organoids, assembloids, or other stem cell derived "organ-in-a-dish" systems; Direct experience in automated screening and/or drug discovery applications (strongly preferred); Outstanding integrity both personally and with regard to research conduct; Visionary, motivated, able to inspire; Excellent communicator in writing, speech, or oral presentations; Deferential to diversity, equality and inclusion and able to lead diverse multicultural teams; Able to unite individuals and build a common agenda; Able to serve as an ambassador of NGNRI with proven diplomatic skills; Experience leading a research team, ideally as a CSO, research group leader, or independent research appointment at least at assistant professor level (outstanding postdoctoral fellows will also be considered); Ability to provide research vision and motivate a team; Substantive corroborated experience leading challenging goal-driven research programs; Experience solving problems and overcoming obstacles, with flexibility to adopt alternative strategies; Meticulous record keeper, able to nurture appropriate safeguards for valuable research results; Outstanding interpersonal skills, communication and team-building; Profound understanding and experience translating research vision into experimental programs; Proactive, go-getter with a can-do attitude, plus integrity, care, stringency and stamina to attend to details; Ability to attract and recruit talent; Experience assuming accountability for projects or research-driven initiatives
Nice to have
Experience in drug discovery through preclinical development (significant asset); Experience navigating regulatory and compliance requirements in a professional environment (plus)
Benefits
Premium health insurance plans; Disability and life insurance; No-cost mental health support; Free fitness and nutrition programs; Exclusive mortgage pricing and down payment assistance; 15% discounted stock purchase plan; Flexible spending accounts; 401(k) matching; Fully funded educational opportunities; Tuition reimbursement; Scholarship programs
Stany Zjednoczone · Detroit
