Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Axion Search
Job overview
The Chief Scientific Officer at Axion Search will lead scientific strategy and execution across the company's R&D portfolio, playing a critical role in shaping scientific direction and overseeing pipeline development during a phase of expansion.
Responsibilities and impact
The CSO will define scientific vision, oversee research and early development activities, lead and mentor multidisciplinary scientific teams, and manage external scientific partnerships and collaborations to align R&D with clinical and commercial goals.
Experience and skills
The role requires a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with 15+ years of postdoctoral and industry experience in biotech, pharma, or translational research, proven leadership in drug development, deep expertise in relevant therapeutic areas, and strong communication skills.
Company information
Axion Search is a biotechnology company with a diverse R&D portfolio focused on therapeutic discovery, platform development, and translational science, currently expanding its research enterprise.
Team overview
The CSO will lead a diverse team of scientists across molecular biology, immunology, bioinformatics, pharmacology, and translational medicine, supporting hiring and organizational scaling.
Unique job features
The position offers a unique leadership opportunity to influence scientific strategy and pipeline development in a growing biotech firm with programs at various stages of maturity.
Company overview
Axion Search is a specialized recruitment firm focused on connecting top talent with leading employers, primarily within the legal and professional services sectors. The company generates revenue by partnering with organizations to fill critical roles, earning fees through successful placements and long-term client relationships. Founded by experienced industry professionals, Axion Search has built a reputation for its consultative approach, deep market knowledge, and tailored recruitment solutions. Candidates should be aware that Axion emphasizes personalized service and values strong professional networks, making relationship-building skills especially important for prospective employees. The firm's history of consistent growth and client satisfaction highlights its stability and commitment to quality in a competitive recruitment landscape.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive leadership experience in scientific strategy, R&D oversight, and team management, emphasizing your ability to drive translational science and therapeutic discovery programs.
Stress your expertise in guiding multidisciplinary teams, developing scalable research frameworks, and aligning scientific priorities with clinical and commercial goals, as these are core to the CSO role at Axion Search.
Apply through multiple channels including Axion Search’s corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant biotech industry job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current Axion Search R&D leaders and scientific staff on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent company research publications or asking about their experience working on pipeline development to initiate conversation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'translational strategy,' 'biomarker development,' 'platform innovation,' 'IND-enabling studies,' and specific therapeutic areas like 'oncology' or 'immunology' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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