Associate Director, Biology — Biologics Discovery (Hybrid)

Disc Medicine; Watertown (MA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Disc Medicine, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, seeks an experienced Associate Director Biologist to join the Innovation team. You will design, oversee and interpret in vitro studies to advance discovery, working across cross-functional project teams in a hybrid role with optional remote work or at our Watertown, MA headquarters.

The position offers opportunities to lead biologics discovery programs, develop disease models, and contribute to biomarker identification and lead molecule

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• 10–12 years of related experience, with at least 5 years in biotech/pharma research.
• Hands-on expertise developing cell-based models of human diseases.
• Experience working with CROs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership in planning, execution, and interpretation of data in biologics discovery programs.
• Critically evaluate scientific literature, synthesize novel hypotheses and design rigorous experimental strategies.
• Drive scientific rigor in building and validating disease-relevant in vitro models for target validation and MOA studies.
• Identify biomarkers to assess target engagement, pathway modulation and disease modification.
• Support the identification, characterization, and selection of lead molecules to advance pipeline programs.
• Communicate project progress and key findings in cross-functional meetings, aligned with timelines.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture with scientific excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Critical thinking

Biologics discovery

CRO coordination

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Biology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field

Job description

Disc Medicine, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, seeks an experienced Associate Director Biologist to join the Innovation team. You will design, oversee and interpret in vitro studies to advance discovery, working across cross-functional project teams in a hybrid role with optional remote work or at our Watertown, MA headquarters.

The position offers opportunities to lead biologics discovery programs, develop disease models, and contribute to biomarker identification and lead molecule