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Scientific Associate Director, Human Disease Biology, Inflammation Research

US - California - South San Francisco💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead disease-focused discovery strategy at the intersection of human disease biology, multi-omic profiling, and computational analysis to identify therapeutic opportunities in respiratory, dermatologic, and rheumatologic diseases.

Role type

Senior IC scientific leader (Associate Director)

Builds

Integrated disease models, therapeutic targets, patient segments, and biomarker strategies

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Human Disease Biology / Inflammation / Multi-omics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Human disease biology, multi-omic profiling, computational analysis, drug discovery strategy, systems immunology, single-cell biology, spatial biology, proteomics, target validation, patient stratification, academic collaboration

Preferred skills

Biopharmaceutical drug discovery experience, high-impact publications, matrixed team leadership, translational strategy, preclinical development

Technologies

AI-enabled biology, multi-omics platforms, single-cell technologies, spatial biology tools

Responsibilities

Develop and execute disease-focused discovery strategies; integrate human genetics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and spatial biology data; lead cross-functional initiatives to validate therapeutic targets; design and oversee external collaborations; mentor scientists and foster collaborative practices; influence discovery program direction through disease insights.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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