Senior Vice President, Translational Medicine

About the Company: Well-funded clinical-stage biotech advancing hematology and rare disease programs into the clinic IndustryBiotechnologyTypePublic Company

About the Role: The Company is seeking a Senior Vice President of Translational Medicine to lead programs from target selection through early clinical development. The role partners with research leadership on candidate selection and portfolio decisions, and designs and oversees first-in-human and early clinical studies across multiple programs. Responsibilities include leading nonclinical and clinical pharmacology functions, setting biomarker and translational science strategy, and ensuring programs transition effectively to late-stage development. The successful candidate will also help build an early development organization that operates across domestic and international sites. Candidates must hold an MD or MD/PhD, with clinical training and substantial research experience; an MD/PhD is preferred. Hematology expertise is a priority, while coagulation or hemostasis experience is an advantage. Applicants should have a record of advancing candidates into clinical development, including first-in-human and early proof-of-concept studies, and experience leading senior scientific and clinical teams. The role also calls for comfort working across multiple modalities and a hands-on, curious, collaborative approach. Hiring Manager TitleChief Medical Officer FunctionsMedical Care/Hospital Administration