Director, Translational Sciences

Job Summary (Primary Function)

• Lead a hematology and blood coagulation disease program.
• Develop biomarker strategies and translational research for use in ongoing human clinical studies of a novel treatment for congenital bleeding disorders.
• Collaborate with industry and academic partners to evaluate the novel treatment as a universal hemostatic therapy for numerous bleeding disorders.

Essential Functions

• Lead translational strategy for one or more hematology/coagulation programs from early discovery through clinical proof-of-concept and beyond.
• Design and oversee biomarker strategies for coagulation cascade biology and bleeding/thrombotic risk assessment.
• Perform ongoing data review, analysis, interpretation, and documentation to inform key clinical development decisions.
• Translate clinical and nonclinical translational findings into actionable trial designs with clinical partners.
• Provide input on companion diagnostic development where relevant.
• Represent Translational Science in regulatory interactions (e.g., IND/CTA-enabling packages, end-of-Phase meetings) as required.
• Mentor and provide scientific leadership across the Translational Sciences organization.
• Author/review scientific documents (investigator brochures, protocol synopses, regulatory briefing documents, publications).

Qualifications / Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication.
• High emotional intelligence; collaborative with diverse internal/external groups.
• Interest in fostering scientific curiosity and open idea exchange.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and balance execution.
• Passion for human biology and studying disease and treatment-associated biological changes.
• Strong scientific background with an advanced degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent) and a track record of excellent science.