We are Arcadia Science, an evolutionary biology company founded and led by scientists. Our mission is to turn natural innovations into real-world solutions by developing systematic and quantitative approaches to leveraging biology for therapeutics R&D. We share our research as openly as possible to accelerate discovery and engage with the broader scientific community.

We’re seeking a Project Director to operationalize scientific programs that develop and scale Arcadia’s high dimensional phenotyping capabilities. This role is ideal for a PhD scientist who thrives at the interface of science and management—an operator who amplifies scientific leadership by bringing structure, focus, and coordination to their efforts. Strong candidates can quickly translate high-level scientific goals into actionable research plans, guide experimental progress, and ensure effective collaboration and communication across teams.

As Project Director, you’ll manage a small group of scientists who are responsible for executing the scientific agenda set by a scientific leadership. You’ll turn research goals into concrete roadmaps, manage cross-functional dependencies, and ensure efficient execution across projects. You’ll help prioritize work, set milestones, identify bottlenecks, and ensure your team is resourced, aligned, and focused. You’ll also drive communication about research progress across teams, scientific program leads, and leadership to ensure alignment and allow effective, rapid iteration.

This is a role for someone who understands that ambitious science needs excellent execution. We are looking for someone who takes pride in keeping complex efforts on track, surfacing insights early, and creating clarity amid scientific complexity.

You’re a scientifically literate, operationally minded leader who sees yourself as a key, enabling partner to the scientists you manage. You’re motivated by helping others realize technical goals, and you approach your work with curiosity, humility, and precision.

You’re skilled at translating abstract vision into concrete plans and ensuring that progress stays visible and coordinated. You balance urgency with respect for scientific uncertainty, and you bring just enough structure to make bold ideas executable without dampening creativity. You understand that your success is measured not by control or local metrics, but by how effectively you enable outcomes.

Arcadia Science is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities. 

Please note that an offer of employment from Arcadia is contingent upon the successful clearance of a reference and background check.