Associate Director/Director, Biology (Oncology Drug Discovery)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Iambic Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Director or Director to lead oncology drug discovery efforts and advance our core mission of accelerating small molecule drug discovery through the integration of experimental and AI/ML-driven approaches. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of driving oncology drug discovery programs and will lead project teams with a deep understanding of the progression of drug candidates from hit identification to IND submission. This role will set scientific direction and drive cross-functional collaboration with Chemistry, DMPK, Safety, and Computational teams. This position is based at our San Diego headquarters. IMPACT & SCOPE: Partner with Iambic’s computational and ML scientists to incorporate AI/ML-based tools and models that accelerate data interpretation, hypothesis generation, and decision-making across biology workflows. This is a high-impact role that influences portfolio strategy and progression. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Program leadership: Initiate, direct, and execute biology plans that support medicinal chemistry and translational goals across discovery stages (hit-to-lead,...