Director, Translational Research and Biomarkers (Genomics)

Location: Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Salary: $186,489–$278,875 per year, plus incentive opportunity.

Company

hirify.global is a pharmaceutical company developing clinical solutions through translational medicine, genomics, biomarker research, and drug development.

What you will do

• Lead and participate in cross-functional project teams supporting clinical drug development programs.
• Manage the selection, integration, and measurement of biomarkers in clinical trials.
• Design biomarker and genomic research plans based on clinical data gaps and mechanistic hypotheses.
• Oversee analysis of multi-omics and other large datasets to identify pharmacodynamic markers and enable patient stratification.
• Manage external investigators, academic centers, vendors, and research collaborators.
• Recommend clinical trial design elements and emerging technologies to senior leadership and support regulatory submissions when applicable.

Requirements

• PhD or MS in Life Sciences with at least 10 years of relevant experience in clinical science, clinical research, or a related scientific field.
• Managerial and supervisory experience.
• Experience designing and conducting biomarker and genomics experiments and interpreting data for drug development and clinical trial design.
• Strong knowledge of biochemical, molecular, and cellular assays, including RNA-Seq, exome and whole genome sequencing, high-throughput proteomics, and multiplex flow cytometry.
• Experience managing multiple projects under strict deadlines and changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting complex scientific results and ideas.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of digital biomarkers in clinical trials.
• Proficiency in computational genomics and bioinformatic pipelines.
• Vendor management experience covering timelines, deliverables, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience contributing to regulatory submissions and health authority interactions.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, external organizations, academic centers, and investigators.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance.
• Generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs.