Regarding the position
In the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, Apheris is transforming the use of sensitive data for AI and advanced analytics. We are creating the biggest healthcare and life sciences data network in the world using federated computing and artificial intelligence. We are seeking a leader with a strong background in pharmaceutical research and development who is driven by science as we get ready for our next stage of expansion. An executive with the ability to find high-impact scientific use cases, define our target market, and interact directly with top R&D stakeholders at pharmaceutical companies—particularly those involved in drug discovery—is needed for this position. As a member of our executive team, you will work closely with our VP of Product, Eli, CTO and co-founder Michael, and VP of Engineering, Ero, all of whom will report directly to our CEO, Robin. By focusing on key R&D areas, you will shape our go-to-market strategy as VP of Life Sciences, bridging the scientific and strategic facets of our company. Knowing the main AI techniques used in drug research and discovery will help you identify the scientific applications and customer use cases where Apheris may be most helpful. This position is ideal for you if you want to contribute to the development of a noteworthy business that makes a big difference at the nexus of data connection, security, and AI in life science.
What you're going to do
. Definition of the market and creation of use cases: Create and implement go-to-market plans tailored to the life science industry with the goal of gaining extensive use of the Apheris Compute Gateways at leading international life scientific institutions. This comprises:
. identifying important senior R&D influencers and significant pharmaceutical accounts.
. gaining a comprehensive grasp of their demands and scientific problems.
. Determining pertinent models, data kinds, illness locations, and drug discovery activities that complement our skills and industry expectations in order to provide specific scientific use cases for our product.
. developing a deep understanding of how our solutions benefit these clients.
directing the development of activities and other marketing materials to successfully convey this value.
. Oversight of customer use cases: Take the lead in creating scientific ideas that are suited to our clients' R&D requirements and offer supervision as projects progress. Among the duties are:
. Oversee the interaction with top scientific representatives, including vice presidents of computational drug discovery.
. creating and overseeing the creation of scientific ideas and SoWs that are specifically suited to our clients' R&D needs.
. Engage in proactive pre- and post-sales actions to boost client value generation and hasten the sales process. Taking charge of the use case creation for our most important accounts is part of this.
. Contractual and intellectual property considerations: Work with the legal and business teams to draft agreements that safeguard intellectual property while encouraging cooperative and profitable partnerships.
. Partnership development: To improve the ecosystem around the Apheris Compute Gateways, form and maintain key alliances with academic institutions, model suppliers, and life science software vendors.
. Cooperation with our product function: Use partner and customer insights to inform product strategy while serving as a spokesperson for science and customer demands.
. Executive oversight: As one of five members of the executive team, you will be responsible for establishing the company's overarching goals and promoting operational excellence.
You should apply if:
. If you can find the best AI models to assist R&D and development processes and possess a thorough scientific grasp of pharmaceutical R&D goals, including the data requirements for early-stage drug discovery as well as particular drug candidates, you should apply.
. You are proficient in AI techniques that are pertinent to drug discovery, including the reasons why various models are beneficial for particular R&D use cases. You are also able to communicate with computational scientists about the uses of these models.
. You have expertise guiding the work of computational scientists and overseeing scientific projects from conception to completion. You have expertise generating results that clearly benefit life science R&D stakeholders and writing scientific proposals for pharmaceutical businesses.
. You are aware of intellectual property issues and comprehend the subtleties of economic value exchange in partnerships in the life sciences industry.
. Bonus points for prior knowledge of safe data-sharing techniques or federated learning.
. You have a strong network in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, particularly with R&D executives, and you understand the goals and difficulties they deal with.
. You are skilled at forming alliances with research consortia or academic institutions.
. You have knowledge in creating data networks and have influenced related go-to-market strategies, particularly in the field of drug research.
We urge you to apply even if you don't think your experience fully fits the standards if you believe you'd be a fantastic fit for Apheris and this job. We look at personality, talent, and drive to learn and develop in order to value the appropriate people. We can talk about it and modify the position to fit you!
What we provide for you
. Compensation that is comparable with the industry
. Considerable equity in the early stages
. Working from home or a nearby co-working place is known as "remote-first working."
. Excellent benefits package that includes a budget for learning and development, a co-working stipend, a work-from-home budget, mental health benefits, and a wellness budget
. Frequent social gatherings and team meals
. generous holiday allowance
. All Hands meets quarterly at our headquarters in Berlin.
. A varied and enjoyable group of people that are passionate about using AI and ML for good
. Lots of opportunity to develop professionally and personally and create your own role
. Here are some further details regarding Apheris's goals and culture!
Concerning Apheris
Organizations must work together to find answers to the most pressing issues facing the globe. However, companies are unable to centralize or immediately exchange the data and insights required to address these issues for cooperation with clients and partners. Across corporate and geographic borders, Apheris is leading the way in a new method for businesses to safely work together on even the most sensitive data. Apheris is boosting innovation and discovery, increasing operational effectiveness, and lowering risk and carbon impact for our clients and their partners by releasing value from sensitive data. Apheris is a platform that enables companies to execute machine learning models and advanced analytics across organizational and geographic boundaries in a way that is controlled, private, and safe. Businesses may create and implement data applications in previously unattainable ways by utilizing federated machine learning and analytics to power their data infrastructure. Our purpose and the good effect we can make are what unite us at Apheris. We're searching for someone who can help us define, implement, and grow this effect since we're enthusiastic about the possibilities that our federated strategy can provide. For what reason are you waiting? Join us here.
Logistics
. The framework of our interview procedure is as follows:
. First Screening: We welcome you to a video chat to learn more about us and the position if your application meets our standards. In addition to asking you questions about the business and the position, the interviewer will be interested in your relevant experiences and abilities.
. Deep Dives: During these interviews, you will mostly talk with Apheris senior executives who will evaluate your knowledge and abilities needed for the position by asking you about relevant experiences or how you would handle particular situations related to the position we are hiring for.
. Last Interviews: Lastly, we extend an invitation to you for a maximum of three hours of focused meetings with our leadership team and your prospective future coworkers, during which we will discuss our culture, technology, and market. You will also present a case study that you have already prepared as part of this last step. This step will ideally be conducted in person.