Assoc. Director - Analytical Pathology & Cell Biology Lead

BioSpace; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin seeks an Associate Director for the Enzymes and Metabolic Research group in California. The role focuses on analytical pathology, cell biology, and translational preclinical studies for severe rare genetic diseases.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team and drive project strategies, experiments, and pipeline decisions. The ideal candidate holds a PhD with 10+ years in related fields and has experience with inborn errors of metabolism or lysosomal storage disorders.

Qualifications

• PhD with a minimum of 10+ years related experience.
• Background in enzyme replacement therapies, lysosomal storage disorders or rare genetic metabolic disease is preferred.
• Strong background in analytical pathology, histological techniques, database management and image analysis platforms.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy and serve as the subject matter expert in analytical pathology and cell biology for the Enzymes and Metabolic Research unit.
• Lead and inspire a high functioning team specialized in advanced analytical pathology techniques and developing cellular models of human disease to screen therapeutic compounds, evaluate mechanisms of action and identify therapeutic leads.
• Oversee and guide the design of experiments including the development of methods, assays, processes and procedures.
• Optimize the allocation of team resources across the assigned projects and activities to meet the needs of a growing pipeline of products as well as critical non-program strategies and initiatives.
• Provide career development guidance to ensure that team members have access to necessary training and tools to develop necessary competencies.
• Review and approve scientific, technical reports, SOPs and contributions to regulatory submissions.
• Act as a thought leader within the scientific area of inborn errors of metabolism and lysosomal storage disorders.

Skills

Analytical pathology

Image analysis

Cell biology

Leadership

Budgeting

Resource allocation

Communication

Project management

Education

PhD

Job description

BioMarin seeks an Associate Director for the Enzymes and Metabolic Research group in California. The role focuses on analytical pathology, cell biology, and translational preclinical studies for severe rare genetic diseases.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team and drive project strategies, experiments, and pipeline decisions. The ideal candidate holds a PhD with 10+ years in related fields and has experience with inborn errors of metabolism or lysosomal storage disorders.