Executive Director, Translational Research Biology
$250k/y
17 days ago
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Summary
Vera Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director, Translational Research Biology to lead non-clinical translational research activities at their Brisbane, CA location. The role focuses on driving IND-enabling studies and collaborating cross-functionally to support clinical development of immunological disease treatments.
About the Role
The Executive Director will generate testable hypotheses aligned with business needs, supervise in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies with CROs, lead pharmacology and toxicology analyses for IND enabling studies, collaborate with multiple departments to deliver IND packages, review protocols and data for scientific validity and regulatory compliance, establish external partnerships, present project results, support business development, and drive innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
About You
Required:
- PhD in biology, pharmacology, or immunology with 12+ years of pharma/biotech experience in biologics development.
- Experience in regulatory activities including authoring reports and engaging with regulatory agencies.
- Experience in bringing programs to the clinic and supporting IND applications.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing nonclinical studies to inform drug development and biomarker discovery.
- Strong scientific acumen, intellectual agility, planning skills, and scientific leadership.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, global CROs, academics, and partner companies.
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.
Preferred:
- Experience in chronic diseases, especially autoimmune or inflammatory diseases.
- Experience in translational research and developing biomarker identification strategies.
- Record of high-quality publications and/or public presentations.
- Proven track record of achieving complex strategic goals despite challenging circumstances.
- Commitment, drive, and ownership mindset.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay starting at $250k depending on qualifications and geography.
- Annual performance incentive bonus.
- New hire equity and ongoing performance-based equity.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401k match.
- Flexible time off and paid holidays.
Vera Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases to improve patients’ lives.
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