Associate Director, Discovery Biology

superluminalrx

Boston, MA · Boston · United States

Posted Jul 9, 2026

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Biology

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Job description

About Superluminal Medicines:

Superluminal Medicines is a generative biology and chemistry company revolutionizing the speed and accuracy of how small molecule medicines are created. The Company’s platform aims to create candidate-ready compounds with unprecedented speed using a combination of deep biology, computational and medicinal chemistry, machine learning, and proprietary big data infrastructure. We are expanding the team of talented scientists who seek to build the future of small molecule drug discovery with creativity and innovation.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced drug discovery biologist join our growing Discovery Biology team. The successful candidate brings significant hands-on expertise in cell-based assay development and enablement to drive early drug discovery programs. The successful candidate will lead from the bench and contribute to biology strategy and execution across Superluminal programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead from the bench: this role is hands-on and wet lab-focused to drive programs from hit finding through all phases of early discovery
Independently design, develop and execute a broad array of cell-based assays to interrogate GPCR function and signaling
Collaborate cross-functionally with computational, chemistry and protein science colleagues to conceptualize, design, and execute novel screening assays
Lead program(s) and manage/mentor junior scientist(s)
Contribute to project and department strategy and bridge discovery biology efforts with pharmacology and translational sciences
Regularly communicate findings with program teams and present at project & company-wide meetings

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Biology or related field with 8+ years experience in industry required
Significant hands-on experience in cell-based assay development, execution and interpretation across a broad range of assays and platforms (functional, target engagement, kinetic, plate-based, flow cytometry, high content imaging)
Demonstrated success leading and driving exploratory and early discovery projects to key decision points
Experience managing direct reports and mentoring junior scientists
Creative, self-motivated, willing to take risks and thrives in a high-performing, fast-paced environment

Benefits:

Superluminal offers a comprehensive benefits package that fully covers employees’ annual deductibles and monthly premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance. The package also includes a 401(k) match program, a Massachusetts transportation subsidy, equity, unlimited paid time off, and both disability and life insurance.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Superluminal Medicines is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.