Founding Leader

7 Minutes ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

SequestBio is an early-stage biotech startup focused on revolutionizing cancer therapy by understanding and re-engineering the tumor microenvironment. They are developing novel therapeutics and computational diagnostics (SaMD). This founding leader role involves leading the company's bioinformatics vision, building analytical pipelines for multi-omics data, driving biomarker discovery, and executing critical analyses. The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, expertise in NGS data, and proficiency in R/Python, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to translate research into clinical products.
Must have:
  • Lead bioinformatics vision and strategy.
  • Build and manage analytical pipelines for multi-omics data.
  • Drive hypothesis generation for novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
  • Execute critical analyses including differential expression and pathway analysis.
  • Contribute to investor pitches, grant applications, and scientific publications.
  • Help build and lead future data science and bioinformatics teams.
  • Hold a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field.
  • Possess hands-on expertise in NGS data analysis (RNA-seq, DNA-seq).
  • Proficient in R or Python and comfortable in a Linux/Unix environment.
  • Possess a true entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Motivated by impact and potential for significant ownership stake.
  • Strong desire to translate scientific research into real-world clinical products.
Good to have:
  • Experience in cancer biology, immunology, or the tumor microenvironment
  • Familiarity with machine learning for biomarker discovery, predictive modeling, and SaMD development
  • Previous exposure to the startup ecosystem, venture capital, or grant writing

Job Details

Your role as a founding leader:

  • Lead the company’s bioinformatics vision and strategy, from data acquisition to insight generation.
  • Build and own the analytical pipelines for processing and interpreting multi-omics data (RNAseq, DNA-seq, microarrays).
  • Drive hypothesis generation by leveraging public (TCGA, GEO) and proprietary datasets to discover novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
  • Execute critical analyses, including differential expression, gene set enrichment (GSEA), and pathway analysis, to guide our research and development.
  • Contribute directly to investor pitches, grant applications (SBIR/STTR), and scientific publications that will build the company's value.
  • Help build and eventually lead a future team of data scientists and bioinformaticians post-funding.

Who you are:

  • You hold a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field.
  • You possess a true entrepreneurial mindset with a high tolerance for ambiguity and a passion for building things from scratch.
  • You are motivated by impact and the potential of a significant ownership stake in a high-growth venture.
  • You have hands-on expertise in the analysis of NGS data (RNA-seq, DNA-seq).
  • You are proficient in R or Python and comfortable in a Linux/Unix environment.
  • You have a strong desire to translate scientific research into real-world clinical products.

This will be an equity based position open to market compensation post- funding.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in cancer biology, immunology, or the tumor microenvironment is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with machine learning for biomarker discovery, predictive modeling, and SaMD development.
  • Previous exposure to the startup ecosystem, venture capital, or grant writing.

About C10 Labs

C10 Labs is a Cambridge-based venture studio fund transforming the future of AI-First startups. We partner with inspiring entrepreneurs to push their businesses forward and scale their solutions. Through surrounding our teams with expert technology support, operational know-how, and our network of advisors, we help create a greater impact together.

Similar Jobs

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

Similar Skill Jobs

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

Jobs in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

Similar Category Jobs

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

About The Company

C10 Labs is creating Iconic AI- First Companies. In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, speed is everything to stay ahead. That's why we founded C10 Labs, where "C" symbolizes the speed of light and  "10" represents the number of companies we're committed to building every year. Our venture studio approach enables us to create economies of scale, fostering ideation, incubation, and investment in groundbreaking ideas. C10 Labs represents a new wave of entrepreneurial innovation, actively building companies that harness the power of AI to address real-world challenges. We are a catalyst for change, transforming visionary ideas into thriving, impactful businesses.

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by C10 Labs

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug