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AnthropicAnthropicSan Francisco, CA

Life Sciences Operator, Lead

Lead operator accelerating drug discovery and development at Anthropic by identifying high-impact AI applications in life sciences, translating scientific hypotheses into executable plans, and partnering across teams while working hands-on with Claude to demonstrate new capabilities for scientists. Requires biotech startup founding experience, strong scientific taste, and 7+ years taking ideas from concept to results.

300k – 320k/yr
Hybrid7+ YOEOther

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and prioritize areas where AI can most meaningfully accelerate life sciences research
  • Turn promising scientific ideas into concrete, well-scoped efforts and see them through with speed and ownership
  • Translate ambiguous scientific questions into structured, testable plans with clear milestones
  • Work hands-on with Claude and Claude Science to explore hypotheses, design and analyze research, and show what's newly possible
  • Partner across research, product, and go-to-market teams to shape strategy and bring scientific work to life
  • Serve as a trusted scientific voice, communicating clearly with both technical and business audiences

Minimum Qualifications

  • Strong scientific and operating background with direct experience taking ideas from concept to results in a company setting (MD/PhD not required)
  • Professional experience in a multidisciplinary role at a high-growth life sciences company or a leading science-focused investment or venture firm
  • Previously founded or joined as a founding team member of a biotechnology startup
  • Excellent scientific taste and entrepreneurial instinct with a track record of identifying and capitalizing on compelling opportunities before they are obvious
  • Ability to execute independently with real judgment while remaining hands-on enough to build things yourself
  • Unique blend of scientific and business literacy, comfortable moving fluidly between the two

Preferred Qualifications

  • 7+ years of direct experience taking ideas from concept to results in a company setting
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and building in a fast-moving, frontier environment

Compensation

Annual Salary: $300,000—$320,000 USD

Education

  • Minimum: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience in a field relevant to the role

Skills

Ai For Drug DiscoveryTherapeutic HypothesesBiotech OperationsScientific Research DesignHypothesis TestingClaude AiScientific CommunicationStrategic PlanningCross-Functional Collaboration

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