Position SummaryWe are seeking an exceptional scientific leader to serve as
VP, Head of Research & Platform Development, responsible for defining and executing FL110's scientific strategy and leading the development of our nanopore-based protein reading platform.
This individual will lead multidisciplinary research teams spanning nanopore science, protein translocation and signal generation, molecular engineering, and related platform technologies. They will be responsible for integrating advances across these domains into a unified platform capable of enabling scalable protein reading.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record leading complex, multidisciplinary research programs and translating scientific breakthroughs into enabling technology platforms. The successful candidate will be an ambitious, execution-oriented leader who thrives in environments characterized by technical complexity, scientific uncertainty, and rapid innovation.
Key ResponsibilitiesScientific Strategy & Platform Leadership- Define and execute FL110's scientific strategy and long-term platform roadmap.
- Establish technical milestones, success criteria, and research priorities across the platform.
- Identify critical technical risks and develop strategies to accelerate platform progress.
- Ensure scientific investments are aligned with company objectives and future product requirements.
Research & Platform Development- Lead & manage multidisciplinary research teams advancing FL110's protein reading platform, including setting vision, research goals and helping defined strategies for execution of complex research tasks.
- Drive integration across nanopore science, protein translocation, molecular engineering, chemistry, and computational analysis.
- Prioritize and guide research efforts to maximize platform performance and technical differentiation.
- Foster a culture of scientific rigor, innovation, and executional excellence.
Cross-Functional Leadership- Partner closely with the VP of Technology & Development to translate research advances into future products and instrument architectures.
- Align research priorities with engineering, product development, and data science teams.
- Contribute to company strategy, organizational planning, and resource allocation.
- Serve as a collaborative and impactful member of the Leadership Team.
External Scientific Leadership- Build and manage collaborations with academic, industry, and strategic partners.
- Contribute to intellectual property strategy and scientific positioning.
- Represent FL110 with investors, advisors, and external stakeholders.
- Help recruit, develop, and retain world-class scientific talent.
QualificationsRequired- PhD in biophysics, molecular biology, bioengineering, chemistry, physics, nanotechnology, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of scientific leadership experience beyond doctoral training.
- Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary research organizations.
- Experience advancing complex technologies from fundamental research toward scalable platforms or products.
- Strong systems-level thinking and ability to integrate work across multiple scientific domains.
- Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and make high-quality decisions under uncertainty.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
Nice to Have- Experience with nanopore technologies, single-molecule sensing, sequencing, proteomics, microelectronics or related fields.
- Experience developing life science tools, instrumentation, diagnostics, or platform technologies.
- Familiarity with protein engineering, molecular motors, membrane proteins, or biological nanopores.
- Experience leading programs that span biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and computational sciences.
- Prior experience in venture-backed startups or rapidly growing technology companies.
- Track record of building strategic scientific partnerships and generating intellectual property.
The salary range for this role is $290,000 - $315,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. FL110 currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on FL110's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
