Director, Translational Genomics & Precision Medicine (AI)

Location: San Diego, CA; exceptional remote candidates may also be considered

Base pay: $170,000–$225,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a clinical-stage precision medicine company developing next-generation therapeutics for immunology, inflammation, and immune-mediated fibrotic diseases through human genetics and data science.

What you will do

• Lead translational genomics and biomarker analyses supporting immunology and inflammation drug development programs.
• Integrate public and proprietary genomic datasets to identify drug targets, therapeutic combinations, multi-specific antibody targets, and indication expansion opportunities.
• Guide diagnostic device development and use network, pathway, and multi-omics analyses to predict treatment response and stratify patient populations.
• Collaborate with Immunology, AI, biology, clinical, academic, and industry partners on systems biology and machine learning approaches.
• Communicate analytical strategies and scientific findings to cross-functional teams and leadership to support research and development decisions.
• Supervise and mentor junior computational biologists or contractors and lead timely delivery of project objectives.

Requirements

• PhD in Genomics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 10 or more years of relevant biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry experience, including people management experience.
• Expertise in multi-omics data integration, including genetics, bulk RNA-seq, and single-cell RNA-seq.
• Subject matter expertise in statistical genetics, GWAS/QTL integration, causal inference or discovery, or polygenic risk modeling.
• Solid understanding of machine learning and agentic AI applications.
• Proven ability to lead functional teams supporting cross-functional, multidisciplinary research projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to turn complex scientific data into actionable insights.
• Strong work ethic, proactive problem-solving, and effective collaboration across disciplines.

Nice to have

• Background in inflammatory or autoimmune diseases.
• Translational research experience, including biomarker analysis and treatment outcome prediction for clinical trials.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced environment with diverse cross-disciplinary teams.
• Employment includes comprehensive benefits, bonus eligibility, and equity.
• Qualified applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics.