Director of Translational Medicine (Inflammation) — Remote

Meet Life Sciences; California; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Meet Life Sciences Ltd. in California seeks a Director, Translational Medicine to lead strategy across preclinical and early clinical programs focused on inflammation and unmet medical needs.

You will connect mechanism, biomarkers, human disease biology, and clinical development while guiding external partners and cross-functional teams. This leadership role combines strategic direction with hands-on execution in a virtual-but-local model.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/MD-PhD in biomedical or life sciences.
• 10+ years in biotech/pharma incl. director-level leadership.
• Proven track record bridging preclinical and early clinical development.
• Experience directing external translational assays.
• Deep knowledge of immunology, inflammation, and translational biomarkers.
• Experience with regulatory-enabling activities and early-phase programs.
• Strong data interpretation and omics analysis skills.
• Publications and/or patents.
• Startup or small biotech background.

Responsibilities

• Lead translational medicine strategies for preclinical and early clinical programs.
• Define biomarker strategies spanning discovery to regulatory work.
• Integrate human biology, disease biology, and data to inform planning.
• Partner with internal functions, CROs, and academic collaborators.
• Deliver translational content for regulatory submissions and protocols.
• Oversee external partners developing translational assays.
• Analyze complex preclinical and early clinical data and omics datasets.
• Communicate risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Contribute to publications, conferences, and IP.
• Build scalable processes for operations and growth.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Translational medicine

Cross-functional leadership

Biomarker strategy

Omics analysis

Regulatory exposure

Scientific communication

External partnerships

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD

Job description

Meet Life Sciences Ltd. in California seeks a Director, Translational Medicine to lead strategy across preclinical and early clinical programs focused on inflammation and unmet medical needs.

You will connect mechanism, biomarkers, human disease biology, and clinical development while guiding external partners and cross-functional teams. This leadership role combines strategic direction with hands-on execution in a virtual-but-local model.