# Director, Virtual Biology Initiative at Evolutionary Scale

- Company: Evolutionary Scale
- What the company does: ESM3. Enabling scientists to understand, imagine, and create proteins. Backed by Lux.
- Company website: https://evolutionaryscale.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Redwood City, CA (Hybrid)
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Posted: 2026-08-06
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/biohub/jobs/8100408
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/evolutionary-scale-director-virtual-biology-initiative/

## About the role

The Director of Virtual Biology Initiative is the strategic business and partnership leader responsible for building and growing the Virtual Biology Initiative's global ecosystem of collaborators.

## What they're looking for

- Develop and execute VBI's external partnership and ecosystem strategy
- Build trusted relationships across research institutions, technology and platform providers, industry partners, philanthropies, government agencies, and other strategic collaborators
- Identify new opportunities to expand VBI's network and strengthen participation across the global scientific community
- Represent VBI externally and serve as a trusted ambassador for the initiative
- Own the full lifecycle of strategic partnerships -- from initial engagement through negotiation, launch, and long-term relationship management
- Structure and negotiate complex collaborations that advance VBI's scientific and organizational objectives

Tags: Grants, Partnerships & Extramural...