Associate Director, Translational Medicine

Associate Director, Translational Medicine & Clinical Science - San Francisco Bay AreaABOUT THE ROLEThe Associate Director of Translational Medicine will support clinical-stage programs as an individual contributor, working closely with clinical development, pharmacology, bioanalytical, regulatory, and other cross-functional teams.The role focuses on developing and executing translational strategies across PK, PD, biomarker, and immunogenicity workstreams, as well as analyzing translational datasets and authoring study reports to support clinical development and regulatory submissions. The individual will serve as a translational medicine lead within clinical study teams and contribute to both clinical and select preclinical/IND-enabling activities.This is a full-time, hybrid role based in South San Francisco, requiring onsite presence 2-3 days per week.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead translational medicine input for clinical studies across development phasesDevelop and execute translational strategies for PK, PD, biomarker, and immunogenicity assessmentsAnalyze, interpret, and summarize translational datasets in support of clinical decisions and regulatory filingsAuthor translational study reports and contribute to clinical study reports and regulatory documentationCollaborate with clinical pharmacology, bioanalytical, clinical operations, and regulatory teamsSupport PK analysis and modeling efforts with pharmacology partnersContribute to regulatory interactions, including preparation of briefing materials and technical documentationSupport selected preclinical/IND-enabling studies, including PK/PD and toxicology-related activitiesPartner with internal and external scientific collaborators as neededQUALIFICATIONSAdvanced degree required (PhD + ~8 years, or Master's + ~12 years of relevant experience)Experience in clinical drug development (early and/or late stage)Strong background in translational medicine, clinical pharmacology, or related fieldExperience contributing to regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, BLA, or global equivalents)Strong understanding of PK, PD, biomarker, and immunogenicity dataExperience working in cross-functional clinical development teamsStrong scientific writing and documentation skills under GxP standardsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExperience with toxicology or external CRO collaborations is a plusIf interested, please reach out to tanya.kochan@.

Created: 2026-05-09