Translational Medicine Director

Full-time - Senior

Boulder, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate with external laboratories and CROs for biomarker assay development, validation, and data generation.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to enhance biomarker capabilities.
• 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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, or a related field with 3+ years of postdoctoral or industry 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.