Job Details
Job Title: Associate Director, Translational Medicine
Company Overview: Join a dynamic and innovative clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing novel small molecule therapeutics for oncology and immunology targets.
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Director, Translational Medicine to lead translational research efforts supporting their oncology drug development programs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing the pipeline from preclinical stages through clinical development, leveraging their expertise in translational medicine, biomarker development, and oncology/immunology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translational Strategy Development: Develop and execute translational medicine strategies aligned with overall drug development goals, integrating preclinical and clinical data to inform decision-making.
- Biomarker Discovery and Development: Lead biomarker discovery efforts to identify and validate predictive and pharmacodynamic biomarkers, facilitating patient stratification and treatment response monitoring.
- Clinical Trial Support: Provide translational medicine expertise to clinical development teams, contributing to study design, protocol development, and biomarker-driven patient selection strategies.
- Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Research, Clinical Development, Biomarker Discovery, and External Partners to drive translational research initiatives and ensure seamless transition from preclinical to clinical stages.
- Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analyze and interpret complex translational data sets, generating actionable insights to guide therapeutic development decisions.
- External Engagement: Represent the company externally, fostering collaborations with academic institutions, contract research organizations (CROs), and key opinion leaders to advance translational research goals.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or M.D. with significant industry experience in translational medicine, oncology, or related field.
- Demonstrated track record of success in leading translational research efforts within the biopharmaceutical industry, with specific experience in small molecule drug development for oncology/immunology.
- Expertise in biomarker discovery and development, including proficiency in molecular and cellular techniques, genomics, and bioinformatics.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial design and execution, with experience in biomarker-driven clinical development strategies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to critically evaluate complex scientific data and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with strong communication and leadership skills.
- Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role is preferred.
Location: This position is based in Boston, MA and will require 2-3 days a week on-site.