Study Director, Rare Disease Translational Center (Rare Disease)

Location: Bar Harbor, Maine, United States; full-time onsite role.

Salary: $90,384–$131,057 annually, determined by experience and internal equity.

Company

hirify.global is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution focused on genetics, genomic solutions for disease, and translational research.

What you will do

• Characterize and validate new and existing mouse models to increase their utility for the scientific community.
• Evaluate potential therapeutics, including gene therapies, antisense oligonucleotides, and small molecules, for clinical use.
• Develop clinically relevant molecular biology and biomarker analysis technologies for rare diseases.
• Support collaborative resource development with internal and external scientists and organizations.
• Manage a multi-project portfolio, publish key results, manage budgets, provide progress reports, and attend scientific meetings when needed.
• Directly manage, lead, train, and mentor Research Assistants, Project Managers, and Molecular Biology Specialists.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field, with extensive experience in mouse physiology and working with mice.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, train, and mentor teams.
• Evidence of strong scientific productivity through publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and gain cooperation and commitment for projects with demanding deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills for tracking multiple inputs, maintaining current drafts, arranging reviews, and closing projects on time.
• Positive attitude, professional conduct, and commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to help staff adapt to change and keep pace with a fast-paced, dynamic, externally focused environment.

Nice to have

• Postdoctoral experience and understanding of transgenic and genome-editing technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within the Rare Disease Translational Center and collaborate with foundations, basic researchers, clinical researchers, and external organizations.
• Join an independent nonprofit biomedical research institution with nearly 3,000 employees across the United States, Japan, and China.
• Support a mission focused on improving human health through precise genomic solutions and translational research.
• Equal employment opportunities are provided in accordance with applicable nondiscrimination laws.