Scientific Director

1 day ago


Pasadena, California, United States Caltech Full time
Job Summary

The Merkin Institute for Translational Research at Caltech is seeking a highly qualified Scientific Director to lead and coordinate translational research efforts in the biomedical sciences. The successful candidate will report to the Director of the Merkin Institute and work closely with the Executive Director to advance the institute's mission.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement research plans and strategies to achieve translational objectives.
  • Provide scientific guidance and leadership to researchers and grantees.
  • Monitor and evaluate progress toward achieving proposed aims and translational milestones.
  • Collaborate with investigators from various fields to advance the Merkin mission.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders to support translational research efforts.
Requirements
  • PhD or equivalent in bio-science.
  • 8 years of research and management experience, including fundraising through successful grant writing.
  • Experience developing and evaluating biomedical research teams, collaboratives, or consortia.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary research projects or technology pipelines.
  • Comprehensive technical and scientific expertise.
  • Experience on and leading interdisciplinary project teams.
  • Experience in scientific project review, such as serving as a scientific journal editor or reviewer.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Expertise in research methodologies and statistics relevant to translational research.
  • Experience working with projects that have achieved translational impact in clinical settings.
  • Experience serving as an editor and/or reviewer for a scientific journal.
What We Offer

Caltech offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $192,500 per year, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, and generous paid time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caltech Recruiting at recruiting@caltech.edu.


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