# Associate Director, Computational Biology – Early Discovery at Recursion

- Company: Recursion
- What the company does: Dive into Recursion's innovative approach to decoding biology. Join our mission & explore what AI drug discovery companies can do. Contact us today! Backed by SoftBank VF, CRV and Felicis.
- Company website: https://recursion.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $200K to $221K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-05-27
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/recursionpharmaceuticals/jobs/7961602
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/recursion-associate-director-computational-biology-early-discovery/

## About the role

As an Associate Director within Recursion’s early discovery team, you will be at the forefront of reimagining drug discovery from first principles. You will lead a team of world-class computational biologists focused on identifying and advancing the next generation of oncology targets and therapeutics to fill our internal pipeline. You will act as a "player-coach," balancing direct technical contribution with the mentorship and strategic leadership of a high-performing team.

## What they're looking for

- Domain expertise in oncology or immunological diseases
- Strong understanding of patient genetics and druggability of disease relevant pathways
- Exceptional data visualization skills
- A track record of managing and developing direct reports within a scientific or technical environment
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills, including an ability to explain complex scientific concepts to a variety of audiences using a combination of plots, documents, and presentations

Tags: Data Science