Research Fellow

About Every Cure -  

Every Cure is an AI-driven nonprofit, biotech organization on a mission to save and improve lives by repurposing existing medicines for diseases with significant unmet need. Our vision is a world where no patients suffer when there’s a treatment sitting at their local pharmacy that could be repurposed to treat them.  We are filling a gap left by the current biomedical system, which doesn’t pursue new uses for cheap, old drugs. Through artificial intelligence technologies, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and patient advocacy, Every Cure is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of existing medicines to treat every disease and every patient we possibly can. Inspired by Every Cure’s co-founders' work repurposing drugs for Castleman disease and other rare diseases, Every Cure is advancing repurposed treatments for neglected diseases and has been featured in New York Times, USA Today, and Good Morning America. Led by a talented leadership team and an outstanding Board of Directors, Every Cure is supported through funding from leading philanthropic organizations like Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Elevate Prize Foundation and a federal contract with ARPA-H. 

Our approach - 

• AI-Powered Identification: We use advanced artificial intelligence to analyze the world’s biomedical knowledge and identify FDA-approved drugs that can be repurposed for untreated conditions. This cutting-edge technology enables us to explore new therapeutic possibilities efficiently.  
• Open-Source Commitment: We are dedicated to making our predictive pipeline open-source, fostering collaboration and transparency within the scientific community and unlocking the potential for discovering new treatments.  
• High-Impact Focus: We prioritize drug repurposing opportunities that can benefit neglected patient communities, ensuring our efforts address the most pressing needs.  
• Rigorous Validation: Promising opportunities are thoroughly validated through laboratory and clinical studies to confirm their efficacy and safety before advancing to broader application.  
• Global Access: We are committed to ensuring that new cures are accessible to all patients. 

Every Cure is seeking a mission-driven Research Fellow (industry Scientist-Scientist II equivalent) to evaluate, nominate, and advance high-potential drug repurposing opportunities. Reporting to the Vice President of Discovery, this role is critical to shaping our evidence-based strategy by rigorously assessing therapeutic potential, feasibility, and impact. The Research Fellow will work cross-functionally with disease experts, internal teams, and our Scientific Advisory Committee to bridge knowledge gaps and drive forward research plans encompassing lab experiments, real-world data analysis, clinical trials, and public dissemination efforts. While disease-area expertise is welcome, this individual must be a generalist by nature with a deep interest in better understanding a wide range of disease-relevant biology. 

How you will make an impact - 

• Evaluate Drug Repurposing Opportunities: Conduct in-depth reviews of potential drug repurposing candidates to assess therapeutic likelihood, feasibility, and impact, while identifying key knowledge gaps. 
• Develop and Execute Strategic Advancement Plans: Design research plans, including laboratory experiments, real-world studies, and clinical trials to validate a repurposing opportunity and ensure patient impact. 
• Collaborate with Experts, Stakeholders, and Research Organizations: Engage with disease specialists to gain insights, perform data analyses and meta-analyses, and develop approaches for evaluating drug repurposing opportunities. Coordinate sponsored research with commercial and academic organizations to advance a program. 
• Contribute to Team and Organizational Goals: Mentor junior team members, collaborate with the Tech team to refine Every Cure’s platform, and partner with the Scientific Advisory Board on key decisions. 
• Disseminate Scientific Findings: Support the publication of research in peer-reviewed journals, present findings at scientific conferences, and contribute to grant proposal development. 

What you will bring to the team - 

• Education: 
  • Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in biomedical sciences with 3–5 years of relevant academic and/or professional experience. 
• Experience: 
  • Strong foundation in human biology and/or pharmacology. 
  • Deep experience interpreting the quality of laboratory experiments, real-world data studies, and clinical trials. 
  • Proven ability to conduct rigorous analyses, synthesize complex data, and employ orthogonal thinking to guide research and reach decisions. 
  • Demonstrated capability of planning, contracting, and conducting successful research through third-party organizations (e.g., CROs). 
  • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including internal teams and external experts. 
• Technical Skills: 
  • Proficiency in designing and interpreting laboratory studies and real-world evidence research. 
  • Experience evaluating, selecting, and employing AI-enabled technologies to accelerate your research. 
  • Ability to assess and address knowledge gaps in drug repurposing opportunities. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and clarity. 
• Other Skills: 
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Adaptable, resourceful, and committed to ethical standards and integrity. 
  • Data-driven with the ability to spot and discuss biases in research and logic. 

Compensation & Benefits -  

• Your paycheck: Competitive salary based on experience, ranging from $110,000 - $120,000 annually. 
• Health and wellness: Comprehensive plans with medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for eligible healthcare expenses. 
• Future nest egg: A 403(b)-retirement plan with an employer match of 3.5% helps you save for your future. 
• Relax and recharge: Generous time off, including paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays. 
• We have you covered: Comprehensive paid leave for family and medical needs, ensuring you have the support you need during important times. 

This role is based in Cambridge, MA with an expectation of minimum 3 days per week in office.   

Every Cure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.