Founder in Residence, Next generation insecticides and pest control

Join us to build a new venture eliminating off-target toxicity from agrochemicals by scaling next generation insecticides and pest control. We’re seeking an entrepreneurial technical leader to found and spin out a company with us focused on species-targeted, durable pest control without off-target ecological or human health impacts.

Requirements

• Core science depth (PhD or equivalent industry R&D know-how) in genomics, molecular biology, entomology, plant pathology, virology (or similar)
• Biological modes of action (e.g. RNA design, stability, formulation/delivery); Behavioural and life cycle manipulations (e.g. semiochemicals biosynthesis/bioprocess scale-up, deployment/mating disruption); Safer small molecule discovery and screening (e.g. molecular glues, PFAS replacement)
• Microbial or in-plant expression of biocontrols (Bt and beyond); IPM design & field implementation with measurable on-farm outcomes; Translational execution: e.g. taking traits/actives from discovery to field efficacy, managing CRO/CDMO programs, building regulator/investor/customer-ready data packages; and/or partnership development (growers, CROs/CDMOs, suppliers) and scalable IP strategy
• Cross-functional ownership across: R&D - Product - Regulatory - IP, evidenced by shipped results (trial outcomes, submissions, patents, launches); and/or EPA/EU experience and GLP study planning/oversight; or design of pivotal field trials supporting registration.
• Venture creation/fundraising; and/or product leadership in agtech or adjacent areas.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance