About the job
About Chai Discovery
Chai Discovery is at the forefront of innovative medical research, operating as an applied research lab dedicated to redefining the future of healthcare. Our cutting-edge product is a comprehensive design suite for molecular development, powered by our advanced AI models. We empower scientists to create drugs with unparalleled accuracy, paving the way for improved healthcare solutions.
Founded by pioneers in the field, we have successfully secured $230 million in funding from esteemed investors, including Thrive, General Catalyst, OpenAI, and Dimension. Our collaborations with global life sciences leaders, such as Eli Lilly, highlight our commitment to transformative partnerships, evidenced by their substantial, multi-year commitments to our platform.
Renowned for our exceptional talent density, rigorous research methodologies, and swift execution, Chai Discovery is where innovation meets opportunity.
About the Role
We are seeking an operationally adept scientist or a tech-savvy project manager to spearhead our experimental data generation initiatives at Chai. This pivotal role involves setting a strategic vision for scaling our lab-in-the-loop data platform and collaborating with external research partners and CROs while working closely with our scientific teams.
In this position, you will play a crucial role in harnessing data to train our state-of-the-art AI models, test scientific hypotheses, and support our partners. This is a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of drug discovery and engage with some of the most sophisticated AI technologies in the biotechnology sector.
About You
Our ideal candidate is an execution-focused professional who thrives under pressure and possesses exceptional communication and analytical skills. You will:
Design and manage complex projects and workflows, leveraging relationships across multiple stakeholders.
Translate scientific objectives into clear, actionable instructions for CROs, including assays, deliverables, success criteria, SOWs, timelines, and sample tracking.
Balance multiple projects and priorities, rapidly adapting to changes while maintaining team alignment.
Communicate highly technical information effectively to various audiences.
Envision and implement strategies to significantly enhance our data generation capabilities.
Mindset:
You possess an insatiable drive to explore what’s possible and a relentless commitment to solving real-world challenges through rapid iteration. Experience in startup environments or similarly fast-paced settings is highly valued.

