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# Scientist, Computational Biology at Eikon Therapeutics

- **Company:** Eikon Therapeutics
- **Location:** Millbrae, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/eikontherapeutics/jobs/5248834007

## Job description

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.

Position

We are seeking a Scientist in Computational Biology to drive diverse early drug discovery efforts across Eikon's target portfolio. In this key role, the successful applicant will serve as the subject matter expert for analyzing high-dimensional data, including bulk and single-cell transcriptomic datasets, and will use rigorous analytical skills in close collaboration with diverse discovery scientists to conceive, design, and evaluate complex, progress-enabling experiments across our target portfolio. This person will perform reproducible analyses across transcriptomic, genomic, and other high-dimensional datasets, adapting methods as appropriate to fit each scientific question, and will build and extend internal computational tools and workflows while overseeing external analysis efforts as needed.

## About You

You are an experienced, rigorous, and results-driven computational scientist with the ability to deliver high-impact contributions that advance early drug discovery programs. You are a generous and enthusiastic collaborator, skilled in both established and emerging drug discovery technologies, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment that brings together diverse disciplines and subject matter experts.

You are a curious, detail-oriented, strategic thinker who draws deep technical and biological knowledge to synthesize data from diverse internal and external sources to resolve nuanced scientific questions. You will bring hands-on expertise in analyzing high-dimensional datasets - including bulk and single-cell/single-nucleus transcriptomic data - and are adept at building, adapting, and maintaining computational pipelines and workflows.

## What You’ll Do

- Acts as the go-to expert for analyzing high-dimensional datasets, such as bulk and single-cell/single-nucleus transcriptomic data.
- Partners closely with scientists throughout Discovery to design, execute, and interpret in vitro and in vivo studies that advance projects across the portfolio.
- Conducts rigorous and reproducible analyses spanning transcriptomic, genomic, and other complex datasets, tailoring analytical methods to the scientific question at hand.
- Builds and enhances internal computational tools and pipelines, while overseeing external analytical partnerships when needed.
- Follows sound practices in code and data management - including version control and workflow orchestration - and proactively suggests process improvements.
- Contributes to the preparation of scientific publications and presentations showcasing the impact of complex data analysis on advancing scientific knowledge.

## Qualifications

- PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related quantitative field.
- Proven experience analyzing complex biological datasets across one or more technical modalities, such as bulk, single-cell, or spatial transcriptomics, ChIPseq, ATACseq, CRISPR screens, high throughput proteomics, etc.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in oncology target discovery and validation, from hypothesis generation through target prioritization
- Minimum of one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed, reputable journal.
- Experience working with public datasets such as DepMap, UK Biobank, TCGA, GTEx, ENCODE, and Human Cell Atlas.
- Expertise using one or more high level programming language (e.g., R, Python, or similar) to solve biological problems; well versed in modern coding and computing best practices such as cloud deployment, version control, containerization, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Internship or industry exposure highly desirable.

At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:​

- 401k plan with company matching​
- Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)​
- Mental health and wellness benefits​
- Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns​
- Generous paid time off and holiday policies​
- Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies ​
- Enhanced parental leave benefit​
- Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site​

The expected salary range for this role is $142,000 to $171,150 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise. Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

We are currently not accepting any new third-party agencies or firms at this time. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Eikon Therapeutics will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm associated with unsolicited resumes.

## About Eikon Therapeutics

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Eikon Therapeutics is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company that integrates single-molecule imaging, machine learning, and engineering to discover and develop novel therapies for oncology, immunology, and neuroscience.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: EIKN) – originally privately held, went public via a post-IPO equity round in 2026.
- **Headquarters**: Millbrae, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Not publicly named in the search results; the company was seeded by The Column Group.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Biotechnology research and drug development (therapeutics)
- **Target customers**: Patients with unmet medical needs; the company partners with clinical research organizations, healthcare providers, and regulators.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Better insights will lead to better medicines” – the company aims to introduce new therapies that improve and extend life by deeply understanding human disease biology.

## Products & Services
- **EIK10 (TLR7/8 agonist)**: Phase 2 clinical program for solid tumors, leveraging immune response modulation.
- **VCP inhibitor (undisclosed target)**: Phase 1 program in oncology.
- **AR-v7 degrader**: Preclinical/early clinical program targeting androgen receptor splice variant in cancer.
- **PARP1 inhibitor**: Early-stage oncology program; also a CNS-penetrant PARP1 candidate for neuroscience.
- **AR degrader**: Preclinical androgen receptor degrader.
- **Discovery-stage programs**: Multiple undisclosed targets in oncology, immunology, and neuroscience, supported by the company’s single-molecule imaging platform.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in search results; total funding of ~$1.5B as of mid-2026.
- **Key Metrics**:
  - Annual Revenue: $5.6M (reflective of early-stage, pre-commercial biotech).
  - Total Funding: $1.5B (seed, Series A $148M in 2021, Series B $518M in 2022, Series C $106M in 2023, and post-IPO equity of $381.2M in 2026).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Column Group (lead seed/Series A), 18 investors in Series B, and multiple institutional partners across rounds; board includes industry veterans (e.g., Roger Perlmutter, former Merck CEO).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew ~2.7% YoY to 314 employees (2025–2026).
  - Active job postings increased 270% year-over-year (as of mid-2026).
  - Expanding pipeline into immunology and neuroscience beyond oncology.
  - Recent $351M financing event (reported by multiple outlets) to fund late-stage trials.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary single-molecule imaging platform** that enables real-time observation of protein dynamics at the single-molecule level, providing insights into disease mechanisms that traditional methods miss.
- **Machine learning integration** to analyze massive imaging datasets, accelerating target identification and drug design.
- **Deep bench of scientific talent**: Executives include Roger Perlmutter (CEO, ex-Merck), Roy Baynes (CMO, ex-Merck), and a team drawing from Genentech, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer, and top academic institutions.
- **Cross-disciplinary approach** merging biology, engineering, and computation under one roof, reducing the “translation gap” between discovery and clinic.

## Strategic Focus
- **Advancing late-stage oncology pipeline**: Lead program (TLR7/8 agonist) in Phase 2, with plans to move into pivotal trials.
- **Expanding into new therapeutic areas**: Significant preclinical investment in immunology and neuroscience, with CNS-penetrant PARP1 and AR programs.
- **Continued platform development**: Scaling imaging and machine learning capabilities to enable faster, more precise drug discovery across multiple indications.
- **Building commercial infrastructure**: Post-IPO financing supports preparation for potential product launches and expanded clinical operations.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven environment prioritizing execution, collaboration, innovation, transparency, respect, and caring for patients and colleagues.
- **Engineering & science fusion**: Opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced imaging, machine learning, and drug development – unique in biotech.
- **Growth trajectory**: Young company with strong funding, public listing, and rapidly expanding pipeline; employees can have significant impact.
- **Compensation**: Competitive base salaries (e.g., Software Engineer ~$140k, Senior Software Engineer ~$167k) plus equity incentives.
- **Work model**: Likely office-based at the Millbrae HQ or satellite labs in Hayward, CA; clinical roles may require travel; no explicit remote/hybrid policy in search results.
- **Perks**: Not detailed, but typical biotech benefits (health, 401k, PTO) are assumed; the company emphasizes a “transparent and inclusive culture” per its values.
- **Employee sentiment**: Overall rating 3.0/5 on LinkedIn (66 reviews); work-life balance 3.2, compensation 3.4, culture 3.0, career opportunities 2.9 – indicating room for improvement in career development.

## Sources
1. [eikontx.com](https://www.eikontx.com/)
2. [eikontx.com/about-us](https://www.eikontx.com/about-us/)
3. [eikontx.com/join-us](https://www.eikontx.com/join-us/)
4. [eikontx.com/pipeline](https://www.eikontx.com/pipeline/)
5. [linkedin.com/company/eikon-therapeutics-inc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/eikon-therapeutics-inc)

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