tarsusrx

tarsusrx

Associate Director, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Drug Delivery)

Irvine, California, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$210kDetected 53 days ago
BudgetingIntellectual PropertyResearchExperimental DesignAnimal StudiesLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Let's talk about some of the key responsibilities of the role:
  • Identify white space opportunities and contribute to invention disclosures and patent strategy in partnership with IP counsel.

Responsibilities

  • Collaboration and Team Building
  • Demonstrates strong outcomes focus by aligning teams around shared priorities, proactively addressing risks and dependencies, and driving cross-functional accountability to sustain progress and deliver results.
  • Develop and lead delivery sciences strategy for new and emerging modalities (small molecules, biologics, peptides)
  • Design, execute, interpret laboratory results to develop and optimize novel drug delivery systems, and define data-driven next steps to drive platform development.
  • Outcome Driven - Demonstrates strong outcomes focus by aligning teams around shared priorities, proactively addressing risks and dependencies, and driving cross-functional accountability to sustain progress and deliver results.

Requirements

  • Experience managing CROs and external research collaborations.
  • Track record of platform innovation and contribution to patents in drug delivery.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
  • May perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.
  • Some travel may be required - up to 20%.

Skills

  • Evaluate competitive landscape and emerging delivery technologies to inform internal innovation strategy.
  • Strong experimental design, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong leadership skills and experience in cross-functional project leadership.

Compensation

  • The expected base pay range for this position is $150,000 - $210,000 plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

  • Promotes collaboration by aligning diverse teams around shared goals, fostering healthy debate to advance outcomes, and building strong networks that strengthen organizational effectiveness and cross-team learning.
  • The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with onsite gym, pool, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals.

Company info

  • We are passionate about our culture! Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact!
  • We are passionate about our culture!
  • Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact!

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

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