CareerPlan

AcelaBio - Director, Translational Sciences

San Diego, CaliforniaFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10

Core

Director of Translational Sciences leading scientific operations for assay development, digital image analysis, and bioinformatics to support global clinical studies and R&D.

Role type

Senior leadership IC with strategic oversight

Builds

Novel assays, image analysis pipelines, and computational tools

Domain

Biotechnology / Digital Pathology / Bioinformatics

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Immunostaining/IHC, multiplex IF, ISH, spatial biology, digital image analysis, bioinformatics, assay development, team leadership, regulatory compliance (GxP/CAP/CLIA), budget management

Preferred skills

Experience in corporate restructuring or startup scaling, client-facing scientific engagement

Technologies

Digital image analysis pipelines, bioinformatics tools

Responsibilities

Design and validate immunostaining and spatial biology assays; develop and optimize image analysis algorithms; lead and mentor scientific teams; ensure regulatory compliance; serve as lead scientist on select projects; manage departmental budget and strategy

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution