About us
floatz is a startup transforming scientific due diligence in biotech. Drug development is broken: ~90% of candidates fail in trials, often because foundational science is flawed. Each late-stage failure erases $800M+ and years of work.
We’re building an AI-powered reasoning engine that closes this gap by:
* Mapping biomedical knowledge graphs across science, patents, and trials
* Using AI agents to automate claim verification & contradiction hunting
* Applying graph neural networks (GNNs) to surface hidden risks/opportunities
* Delivering insights with explainable AI, fully auditable back to source
We’re backed by early angels, partners of the ETH AI Center, and have just opened our pre-seed round to scale. Our mission: to raise the standard of scientific diligence so more medicines reach patients.
The Role
We’re looking for a Founding Scientist to complement our core team (CEO with a PhD in Chemistry + Founding Engineer/CTO from ETH). You’ll bring deep biology / translational medicine expertise to help shape our platform and deliver high-impact diligence reports for biotech VCs and R&D teams.
We prefer candidates based in Zurich, as close collaboration with the founders will be key at this stage.
What you’ll do
* Define how we evaluate scientific claims across biology, genetics, and disease pathways
* Collaborate with engineering to define validation frameworks and “evidence ledgers”
* Contribute to our first diligence reports (e.g., novel targets, MoA viability, risk flags)
* Interface with advisors, SAB, and investors to build credibility and trust
* Grow into the lead scientific voice of floatz as we scale the team
Who you are
* PhD in biology, pharmacology, translational medicine, or related
* Strong grasp of disease biology and preclinical-to-clinical translation
* Experience synthesizing literature, pathways, and genetics into clear insights
* Credibility in front of researchers, VCs, or pharma stakeholders
* Excited to build from 0→1 in a fast-moving startup environment
What we offer
* The opportunity to shape the scientific DNA of a venture-backed startup
* A founding-level role with 1.5–2.5% equity and salary adjusted post-round (competitive with industry benchmarks)
* Pre-round engagement at ~CHF 3.3k/month (aligned with local PhD compensation), with a clear ramp-up once funding closes
* Collaboration with engineers pioneering GNNs + agentic AI in biomedicine
* Work alongside ETH-rooted founders with strong academic + startup track records
Ready to build something extraordinary?
* Apply directly here on LinkedIn — we’d love to hear from you.
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