Associate Study Director (Rare Disease Translational Center)

Location: Bar Harbor, Maine, United States

Salary: $80,167–$116,242 per year, determined by experience

Company

Independent nonprofit biomedical research institution focused on genetics, genomic solutions, and advancing treatments for human disease.

What you will do

• Support the planning, execution, and oversight of preclinical and translational research studies.
• Assist with study protocols covering design, methodology, and timelines.
• Coordinate scientists, technicians, regulatory affairs personnel, and other cross-functional partners.
• Track milestones and ensure adherence to protocols, regulatory requirements, guidelines, and industry standards.
• Analyze and interpret study data using statistical methods and software tools.
• Maintain study records and implement quality controls to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; PhD preferred.
• Five years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods, and tools such as SAS, R, or SPSS.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate across functions, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work in person at the Bar Harbor, Maine location.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a nonprofit biomedical research institution with a focus on improving human health.
• Collaborate with scientists, technicians, and regulatory affairs personnel across research programs.
• Contribute to research spanning cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging, and heart disease.
• Join an organization with locations across the United States, Japan, and China.