Chief Scientific Officer - Rare-Disease Innovator (Remote)

Travere Therapeutics; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 425,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health

Retirement plans with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics is seeking a Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to lead scientific strategy and the execution of a global research program focused on rare diseases. The CSO will report to the EVP, Head of Research & Development and the CMO, and will oversee both the Research and Technical Operations organizations.

The role requires 17+ years of leadership, deep expertise in nephrology, immunology, and metabolic disease, and the ability to communicate a compelling scientific vision to

Qualifications

• 17+ years of leadership in biotechnology or pharmaceutical settings.
• Deep scientific expertise in nephrology, immunology, metabolic disease, and related rare disease areas.
• Ability to communicate a scientific vision to executives, boards, investors, and collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company\'s senior scientific advisor to the Executive Team and Board, guiding portfolio strategy and growth.
• Shape portfolio strategy by integrating scientific and technical considerations into investment decisions.
• Define and communicate Travere\'s scientific vision and long-term research roadmap to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify emerging opportunities and enable technologies to strengthen the portfolio and competitive position.
• Lead scientific evaluation and due diligence of external opportunities, including collaborations and licensing.
• Build and evolve a world-class research organization across early clinical science, translational research, preclinical work, and biomarker sciences.
• Develop and implement a long-term Technical Operations strategy to support development and commercialization.
• Oversee research budgets and drive adoption of emerging technologies like AI and computational biology.

Education

Advanced scientific or medical degree (M.D., Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., Pharm.D., or equivalent).

Job description

Travere Therapeutics is seeking a Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to lead scientific strategy and the execution of a global research program focused on rare diseases. The CSO will report to the EVP, Head of Research & Development and the CMO, and will oversee both the Research and Technical Operations organizations.

The role requires 17+ years of leadership, deep expertise in nephrology, immunology, and metabolic disease, and the ability to communicate a compelling scientific vision to