Hi J***e, I’m J***e, an HR recruiter at StrategyBrain. I came across your profile and was impressed by your track record leading small-molecule discovery at D***a and C***s, as well as your deep expertise in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. I’m partnering with N***s,a dynamic mid-stage biotech,to recruit a Senior Vice President of Drug Discovery. Would you be open to a brief conversation to explore this opportunity?

Hi J***e, Thanks for your flexibility. I’m available for a quick 20,30-minute call on: • Wednesday, Oct. 18th between 2:00,4:00 PM ET • Thursday, Oct. 19th between 10:00 AM,12:00 PM ET • Friday, Oct. 20th between 1:00,3:00 PM ET Let me know which slot works best for you (or feel free to suggest another time), and I’ll send a calendar invite. In the meantime, here’s a brief overview of the Senior VP, Drug Discovery role at N***s: 1. Lead & expand the small-molecule pipeline from target ID through lead optimization,your organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry expertise will be front and center. 2. Build and mentor an interdisciplinary chemistry, biology & pharmacology team, driving projects to key milestones. 3. Partner with exec leadership, business development and external collaborators to align discovery efforts with corporate strategy. 4. Oversee portfolio prioritization, resource allocation and budgets to advance candidates into preclinical development on schedule. 5. Shape best-in-class processes, leverage new technologies and data-driven frameworks across all programs. Why N***s? • Impact & Growth: You’ll sit on the executive team, directly shaping our oncology and rare-disease pipeline. • Resources & Culture: A 200-strong, research-driven biotech where scientific autonomy, collaboration and translation to clinic are baked into how we work. • Compensation: Competitive base salary with performance bonus and equity participation. Does this sound aligned with what you’re looking for? Happy to address any questions before our call. Looking forward to connecting! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain (partnering with N***s)

Hi J***e, Great,Thursday the 19th at 10 AM ET is confirmed. As for compensation, here’s a rough range for the SVP, Drug Discovery role at N***s: • Base salary: low-to-mid $250K , $300K per year • Annual bonus: up to ~25,30% of base • Equity grant: roughly 0.5% , 1.0% of company shares (vested over four years) Please let me know if this aligns with your expectations. Looking forward to our conversation! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain (partnering with N***s)

Hi J***e, Glad to hear the range aligns,here are a few more details: 1. Bonus Metrics - You’d have a mix of corporate and personal objectives. Roughly 50% of your bonus is tied to company-level goals (e.g., overall pipeline progress, IND filings, budget adherence) and 50% to your team’s and your own milestones (e.g., advancing specific programs through lead optimization, hiring/retention targets, process improvements). - Goals are set at the start of the fiscal year, with quarterly check-ins to ensure you’re on track. Payouts range from threshold (80% achievement) up to 125% for exceptional performance, capped at ~30% of base salary. 2. Equity Vesting - The standard schedule is four years with a one-year cliff. After the first anniversary (25% vesting), the remaining 75% vests monthly (or quarterly) over the next three years. - Equity grants are reviewed annually to reflect changes in scope, performance and company growth. Let me know if you’d like more detail on any of these points,or anything else,before our call Thursday at 10 AM ET. Looking forward to it! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain (on behalf of N***s)

Hi J***e, Thanks for double-checking,after the one-year cliff, the remaining 75% vests monthly over the following three years. Looking forward to our call on Thursday at 10 AM ET. Let me know if you have any other questions in the meantime. Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain (on behalf of N***s)