Associate Director, Translational Medicine & Biomarkers

BlueRock Therapeutics LP; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueRock Therapeutics LP in Cambridge, MA seeks an Associate Director, Translational Medicine to lead biomarker strategy across neurology and ophthalmology programs. You will manage biomarker endpoints, collaborate with clinical teams, and drive translation from preclinical to clinical development.

The role emphasizes biomarker development, analytics, and CRO oversight, with a focus on CNS and inflammatory diseases.

Qualifications

• Biomarker endpoints experience in early-stage clinical development.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and CROs.
• Background in translating biomarker data to clinical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop translational biomarker strategies to support clinical plans and regulatory pathways.
• Collaborate with Research to identify and characterize novel biomarker endpoints.
• Develop and analytically validate biomarkers for clinical use.
• Support clinical biomarker implementation in trials.
• Coordinate with Biostats and Modeling to guide biomarker-driven decisions.
• Report results to cross-functional teams and drive next steps.
• Oversee CROs to ensure timely biomarker projects in key regions.
• Assist Business Development during diligence as needed.

Skills

Translational biomarker strategy

Biomarker endpoints

CNS disease experience

Ophthalmology disease experience

Immunology background

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related discipline

Job description

BlueRock Therapeutics LP in Cambridge, MA seeks an Associate Director, Translational Medicine to lead biomarker strategy across neurology and ophthalmology programs. You will manage biomarker endpoints, collaborate with clinical teams, and drive translation from preclinical to clinical development.

The role emphasizes biomarker development, analytics, and CRO oversight, with a focus on CNS and inflammatory diseases.