Senior Vice President, Translational Medicine About the Company Well-established biotechnology (BioTech) venture incubator & innovation foundry
Industry
Biotechnology
Type
Venture Capital Firm
Founded
2000
Employees
201-500
Categories BiologyBostonPharmaceutical IndustryStartupsVenture CapitalBiotechnologyHealth CareMedical DevicePharmaceuticalMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyConsulting & Professional ServicesFinanceBusiness DevelopmentCarpentryCultural ActivitiesManufacturingConstruction Specialties life sciencesbiotechtherapeuticsdiagnosticssustainabilityand climate change Business Classifications B2BB2C About the Role The Company is seeking a VP/SVP of Translational Medicine to join its dynamic and entrepreneurial team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the executive leadership, contributing to the vision, strategy, and general management of the company. This role is pivotal in leading and executing the early development strategy, with accountability for translational medicine. The VP/SVP will work closely with the internal research team, from discovery biology to in vivo pharmacology, to integrate translational medicine into development and clinical strategies. Externally, the role involves interfacing with scientific and clinical leaders, as well as business development representatives. The ideal candidate will have an MD or MD-PhD, substantial industry drug development experience, and a proven track record in early-stage clinical development and translational medicine, particularly in the field of immunology and inflammation.
Key responsibilities for the VP/SVP of Translational Medicine at the company include clinical oversight of early clinical studies, setting and championing the vision and business strategy for early development, and collaborating to identify and pursue potential drug candidates. The role requires a leader with a strong scientific background, experience in biologics drug development, and a deep understanding of regulatory pathways. The candidate should be adept at fostering collaborative relationships, both internally and externally, and be capable of leading in a highly collaborative and nimble culture. Strategic, tactical, and operational abilities in early-stage development are essential, as is the ability to inspire and motivate scientific teams. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages candidates with a passion for the role, even if they do not meet all the criteria, to apply.
Hiring Manager Title
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions Medical Care/Hospital AdministrationStrategy
