Associate Scientific Director, Clinical Genetics

Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

Salary: $163,000–$225,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a mid-sized biotechnology company developing life-changing medicines through research and clinical development.

What you will do

• Serve as the clinical genetics and pharmacogenomics lead across Phase I, II, and III clinical programs.
• Advise on genetics objectives, patient identification, testing considerations, and clinical trial protocols.
• Design genetic testing strategies, including technology, laboratory partner, vendor, and data interpretation framework selection.
• Lead vendor procurement and address regulatory requirements for genetic data used in clinical development.
• Interpret genetic and pharmacogenomic findings and translate them into development recommendations.
• Lead reverse translational research supporting target validation, patient stratification, disease characterization, trial design, and treatment response.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent degree in human genetics, statistical genetics, pharmacogenomics, or a related scientific or clinical field, with at least 8 years of experience.
• At least 4 years of industry experience in human genetics, statistical genetics, pharmacogenomics, or routine clinical genetic care.
• Strong expertise in human genetics, genomics, pharmacogenomics, genetic testing, and interpretation of large-scale genomic datasets.
• Experience supporting late-stage research and clinical development, including clinical trial protocols and genetic testing strategies.
• Knowledge of ethical and regulatory frameworks for human genetic data and variant interpretation and classification.
• Experience working in matrixed multidisciplinary teams, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with genetics, genomics, biomarker, or pharmacogenomics activities in clinical trials.
• Experience in clinical trial design and study protocol development.
• Experience applying genomic technologies to drug discovery and development, including safety and ADME pharmacogenomics.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular employment with short-term and long-term incentive opportunities, including bonuses and equity incentives.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness benefits.
• Paid vacation, company holidays, personal significance days, sick time, and parental leave.
• 401(k) program with company matching and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year.
• Inclusive environment focused on collaboration, learning, growth, and belonging.