Translational Medicine Director

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At Enveda Biosciences, we are revolutionizing drug discovery by integrating cutting-edge technology, natural product insights, and translational expertise. Our mission is to discover and develop transformative medicines that improve patients' lives globally. We thrive on innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, fostering a culture where diverse perspectives and bold ideas drive our success.

The Translational Medicine Director will play a critical role in shaping and executing Enveda’s biomarker strategy, contributing to the success of our translational medicine programs. This role requires expertise in biomarker discovery, validation, and data analysis to drive insights that inform our clinical and preclinical programs. A background in inflammation, dermatology, or metabolism is highly desirable, as these areas align with Enveda’s therapeutic focus. This is a remote role offering an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team at the forefront of translational science.

• Biomarker Discovery and Development
• Design and execute biomarker strategies to support drug discovery and development programs, focusing on inflammation, dermatology, and metabolism.
• Identify, develop, and validate biomarkers for patient stratification, pharmacodynamic evaluation, and efficacy assessment.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Analyze biomarker data from clinical and preclinical studies, leveraging advanced analytical tools and bioinformatics platforms.
• Collaborate with bioinformatics and data science teams to integrate multi-omics data for comprehensive biomarker insights.
• Translate complex biomarker data into actionable insights to inform decision-making.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Partner with clinical, preclinical, and discovery teams to ensure alignment of biomarker strategies with program goals.
• Act as a key translational medicine representative in cross-functional project teams, contributing scientific and operational expertise.
• External Partner and Vendor Management
• Collaborate with external laboratories and CROs for biomarker assay development, validation, and data generation.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to enhance biomarker capabilities.
• Scientific Leadership and Innovation
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in biomarker research, inflammation, dermatology, and metabolism to inform program strategies.
• Publish and present scientific findings at conferences, meetings, and in peer-reviewed journals to enhance Enveda’s scientific reputation.

• Education: Ph.D. in molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, or a related field with 3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience.
• Experience: Proven expertise in biomarker discovery and translational research, particularly in inflammation, dermatology, or metabolic diseases. Hands-on experience with analytical methods such as genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, or other high-throughput platforms.Track record of contributing to preclinical and clinical drug development programs.
• Skills and Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on biomarker data interpretation. Proficiency in bioinformatics tools and statistical software for data analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate in cross-functional and matrixed environments.

• HR Screen (30 minutes)
• Hiring Manager Interview (45 minutes)
• Work Sample Interview (60 minutes)
• Technical Interview (45 minutes)
• Enveda Culture Interview (30 minutes)

• Culture: Enveda lives for people
• Salary: $200,000 - $215,000
• Equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental and vision insurance. Company pays 90% of premium for employee and dependents
• 401k: Traditional or Roth 401k matching of 4% (100% of your contributions up to 4% of your annual compensation).
• PTO:  Flexible paid time off (that we encourage and celebrate). Company-wide weeklong break to recharge. 10 observed holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Adoption Assistance: At Enveda we want to celebrate and support employees who want to adopt children. We're excited to offer adoption assistance to employees who have completed the adoption process, including placement.

Come join us!

Our employees are the lifeblood of our work and our inspiration to press on. Together we've built a special place here—a drug discovery platform that's unique in the world with an incredible team collaborating in a creative, transformative culture. Our mission is to bring hope to patients everywhere. Our progress towards that goal would not be possible without talented people like you.

Employee Promise

Using our imagination and dedication, we are working to improve human health and give hope to patients everywhere. Our work together is empowering, trustable and collaborative, enabling you to do your best work.

Enveda's values

Curiosity:  Learn and challenge.       

Agency:  Own and initiate. 

Journey:  Love the process.

Charity:  Take care of each other.

Unity:  We are one Enveda.

We value your uniqueness

One of life's gifts is to interact with a variety of people. Each of us has a unique story that shapes how we view the world, and solve problems. Learning from each other enhances our collective wisdom while achieving better outcomes at a faster clip. People from all kinds of backgrounds can succeed in all kinds of roles.

Our work environment appreciates the contributions of every person. Working together is how we produce results that illuminate our Purpose - To Deliver Hope To Every Patient. Unity is a company value because success depends on trusting, working relationships that respect the commonality and differences of people.

At Enveda we are building a place where every person can do the best work of their lifetime.

Enveda is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Salary : $200,000 - $215,000