Director, Translational Pharmacology

Role: Director, Translational Pharmacology within Research & Non-Clinical Development at Travere Therapeutics, focusing on evaluating external assets and collaborations for rare disease therapies. Responsibilities include leading scientific assessments of business development opportunities, integrating pharmacology, disease biology, and translational data, and supporting internal program strategies. The role entails engaging with external scientific partners, interpreting nonclinical and translational data, and supporting regulatory and development planning. Requirements: PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent with at least 10 years in biopharma, strong expertise in pharmacology, translational science, and disease biology, and experience with rare diseases, biologics, or small molecules. Preferred skills include familiarity with biomarker strategies, CRO collaborations, and prior involvement in due diligence processes. The position demands leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, with face-to-face work in San Diego and some remote flexibility. High-value specifics include a focus on rare diseases, translational science, and early to late preclinical development stages, with an emphasis on strategic evaluation and external scientific engagement.