Director, Scientist Relations

About The Role

At Autopoiesis Sciences, we're building the foundation for scientific superintelligence, AI that can autonomously advance knowledge across every scientific discipline. We're first developing an AI co-scientist that applies the same systematic doubt and verification that drives human scientific breakthroughs, establishing the reasoning capabilities necessary for true scientific autonomy. This represents the critical first stage toward systems that can eventually operate laboratories autonomously, design their own research programs, and pursue discoveries beyond human imagination. Backed by leading venture capital firms and with thousands of scientists from top universities already requesting early access, we're currently preparing to release our AI co-scientist to the scientific community.

Areas of Focus

• Strategic partnerships with leading research institutions and laboratories
• Scientific community building within academic and industry research networks
• User experience optimization for scientific workflows and methodologies
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration facilitation between AI and domain experts
• Product development guidance based on real-world scientific use cases
• Educational program development for AI-assisted research methodologies
• Feedback integration systems connecting researcher needs to technical development

Autopoiesis Sciences is seeking a Director, Scientist Relations to drive adoption of our AI co-scientist within the global research community. In this role, you'll work directly with leading researchers, build strategic partnerships with major institutions, and shape how thousands of scientists experience AI-enhanced discovery. You'll be at the center of a technological revolution that's changing how scientific breakthroughs happen, with the opportunity to influence product development while building relationships that advance human knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with researchers and academic leaders, becoming their trusted advocate and primary point of contact for scientific needs
• Create seamless onboarding experiences that help scientists discover the full potential of AI-assisted research methodologies
• Partner with product teams to translate scientific feedback into platform improvements and new research capabilities
• Develop educational content, workshops, and resources that demonstrate the transformative power of human-AI collaboration in research
• Establish strategic partnerships with universities, research institutions, and scientific organizations to drive platform adoption
• Lead scientific community initiatives and events that showcase breakthrough research enabled by our technology
• Analyze research outcomes and scientist behavior to identify opportunities for product enhancement and scientific community growth

Qualifications

• Strong background in relationship building with technical or scientific audiences, ideally including experience in academic or research settings
• 3+ years experience in scientific partnerships, researcher relations, academic collaboration, or related fields working directly with scientific communities
• Excellent communication skills with ability to understand complex scientific concepts and explain AI applications to researchers across disciplines
• Deep interest in scientific discovery and innovation with understanding of how AI can enhance research methodologies
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree in any scientific field strongly preferred
• Experience with research feedback processes, scientist user research, or cross-functional collaboration with technical teams preferred

Compensation

• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits
• Collaborate in building a thoughtful, mission-driven team culture focused on scientific discovery
• Frequent team events, dinners, off-sites, and gatherings
• Compensation packages are highly variable based on experience, expertise, and contribution potential. If your expectations fall outside our stated range, we encourage you to apply regardless. The cash compensation range for this role is $140,000 USD - $200,000 USD, plus equity

Get To Know Us

We're a dedicated team of scientists, researchers, and engineers who believe deeply in the transformative potential of our work. You'll work closely with our leadership team including Chief Executive Officer Joseph Reth (Attended University for CS at 14, former DARPA), Chief Business Officer Dr. Eike Gerhardt (University of Tübingen PhD, University of Tübingen staff), Chief Scientist Dr. Larry Callahan (University of Chicago PhD, former FDA, former NIH), and our newly announced President and Head of Scientific Superintelligence Kavita Kulkarni (former Global Head of Strategy and Partnerships for Biomedical Superintelligence at Google, core team member for Google's AI Co-Scientist).

Application Process: Due to the high volume of automated applications, we only accept applications through LinkedIn as it helps us connect with genuine candidates. We have systems in place to detect automated submissions and strongly advise against using bots or automated tools in your application process. Please be human in your approach.

Equal Opportunity: Autopoiesis Sciences, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics.