Director, Translational Medicine

We are seeking a visionary and scientifically driven Director of Translational Medicine to lead the strategic integration of preclinical and clinical research, accelerating the development of innovative therapies from bench to bedside. This leadership role bridges discovery science and clinical application, ensuring that our R&D pipeline is informed by cutting-edge translational insights and patient-centric strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the translational medicine strategy across therapeutic programs, aligning with corporate R&D goals.
• Biomarker Development: Oversee the identification, validation, and implementation of predictive, pharmacodynamic, and safety biomarkers.
• Clinical-Preclinical Integration: Translate preclinical findings into clinical hypotheses and study designs; ensure bidirectional flow of insights between lab and clinic.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with discovery, preclinical toxicology, clinical development, regulatory, bioinformatics, and commercial teams to drive data-informed decision-making.
• External Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with academic collaborators, CROs, consortia, and regulatory bodies to advance translational objectives.
• Data Strategy: Guide the integration of multi-omics, imaging, and real-world data to inform patient stratification and therapeutic response.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and lead a high-performing team of translational scientists and project leads.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., immunology, oncology, neuroscience, pharmacology).
• 10+ years of experience in translational medicine, clinical development, or related R&D roles in biotech/pharma.
• Proven track record of advancing drug candidates through late phase clinical development (Phase II-III).
• Deep understanding of biomarker science, clinical trial design, and regulatory considerations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with omics technologies, bioinformatics, and data integration is highly desirable.

Preferred Attributes

• Therapeutic area expertise in autoimmune, immunology, and/or rare diseases.
• Experience working in fast-paced, innovative biotech environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, CTA, BLA) and companion diagnostics development.

The salary range for this position is expected to be between $225,854 and $239,439 per year. Individual pay may vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant job-related skills, experience, education or training, market factors, and work location.