What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director position at Meet Life Sciences?
Position Overview:
Senior Director of Biology (Translational) to lead the design and implementation of disease biology and mechanism of action (MoA) studies at meet-life-sciences, a dynamic biotech company. This role involves advancing drug development through experimental biology and biomarker development. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in these areas, a strong understanding of complex biological data, and the ability to synthesize insights for decision-making.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a talented team to push innovative drug candidates through the pipeline and bring transformative therapies to the clinic.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute disease biology studies, defining MoA and biomarkers for therapeutic candidates.
- Synthesize and integrate complex biological data, providing clear and actionable insights to drive drug development decisions.
- Develop and implement experimental and translational biology strategies, ensuring rapid turnaround of biology deliverables.
- Mentor and manage a small team of scientists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical, regulatory, and commercial, to ensure alignment on program goals and timelines.
- Lead the biological component of drug development, from preclinical to clinical phases, ensuring scientific rigor and innovation.
- Stay up-to-date with scientific advances in disease biology and therapeutic modalities, leveraging new technologies and approaches where applicable.
- Provide leadership in the integration of bioinformatics and experimental biology to enhance data analysis and decision-making.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field.
- 8-10 years of experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment, ideally with experience in fast-paced, startup settings.
- Strong expertise in disease biology, mechanism of action (MoA), and biomarker discovery.
- Experience in cardiovascular biology is highly preferred, though candidates with experience in other therapeutic areas will be considered if they have strong MoA characterization experience.
- Experience in experimental biology, translational biology, and rapid data integration.
- Proven leadership experience, including managing a team of scientists and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex biological findings to non-scientific stakeholders.
- Expertise in bioinformatics and its application in experimental biology is a plus.
- A proactive, hands-on, and team-oriented approach to leadership.
