Associate Director, Innovation Lab

4 days ago


Irvine, California, United States Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Full time
About the Role

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is seeking a visionary Associate Director to lead our Innovation Lab and drive internal innovation. The ideal candidate will co-lead identification and evaluation of unmet needs, advance business planning activities, and create new pipeline programs for clinical proof-of-concept evaluation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to critically identify and evaluate unmet needs in eye care
  • Develop business plans in sync with early technical development
  • Iteratively test and refine business models
  • Conduct market analyses for potential commercial indications
  • Analyze clinical, regulatory, and reimbursement pathways
  • Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure product-market-fit
  • Identify in-license opportunities and develop business relationships
  • Partner with Innovation Lab leadership to co-lead strategy and develop the early unmet needs pipeline
  • Contribute to a culture of innovation, translation, and entrepreneurship within Tarsus
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, bioengineering, or related field, with startup experience
  • Master's/MBA degree preferred, PhD/MD a plus
  • Minimum 5+ years of work experience in biotech or pharma innovation
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in leading innovation
  • Demonstrated experience as a key contributor to a development team
  • Ability to leverage own network of contacts in the innovation pharma community
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels
  • Ophthalmic industry experience a plus
About Tarsus

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is a company that values innovation, patient commitment, and teamwork. We offer a hybrid work environment, comprehensive benefits, and a competitive salary range of $138,700 - $194,300 plus bonus, stock equity, and benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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