Chief Scientific Officer

Responsibilities

• Scientific Vision & Strategy: Define and execute ATCC's scientific strategy underpinning the enterprise strategy, evolve products and services, and advance priorities across emerging areas of biology while championing reproducibility and scientific standards.
• Platform Development & Innovation: Lead the build and scale advanced model platforms including 3D systems, organoids, organ-on-chip technologies, spatial biology, stem cell–based systems, and integrated computational/in silico models aligned to research and industry needs.
• Organizational Leadership & Delivery: Lead and scale a multi-disciplinary scientific organization, establish an operating model across research, development, and programs, and ensure disciplined delivery aligned to strategy, timelines, and budgets.
• External Scientific Leadership: Serve as a credible scientific spokesperson, build relationships across biopharma, academia, and government, and represent ATCC in forums, partnerships, and collaborations to elevate scientific impact.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Commercial, Operations, Quality, and data science teams to align priorities, integrate experimental and computational capabilities, and translate scientific assets into scalable offerings.
• Portfolio & Program Management: Identify scientific and portfolio gaps, determine optimal execution paths, and advance high-impact programs with clear prioritization and accountability.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline, PhD and 11+ years of experience in life sciences, including leadership roles overseeing scientific teams and programs.
• Demonstrated leadership of complex scientific organizations, operating with autonomy to drive strategy, execution, and transformation in evolving environments.
• Expertise in cell biology and/or advanced biological systems, including next-generation model platforms (e.g., 3D systems, organoids, spatial biology, stem cell-based systems).
• Experience in applied or translational settings with strong understanding of data integrity, standardization, and reproducibility.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with computational biology, product, or commercial teams, and delivering programs with scientific rigor and business maturity.
• PREFERRED: Established external scientific presence and strong professional network across biopharma, academia, and government.
• PREFERRED: Experience in entrepreneurial or high-growth environments and scaling laboratory environments and scientific infrastructure.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave
• Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO
• Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as legal services, pet insurance and additional supplemental coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
• Financial security: 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
• Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
• Corporate bonus program
• Mission Focused: Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research
• We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives
• Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility