Senior Director, Translational Research
Verastem Oncology
September 24, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Director of Translational Research leading biomarker and pharmacodynamic strategies in oncology clinical development. Responsibilities: oversee biomarker activities across clinical studies, manage biospecimen workflows, collaborate on preclinical translational studies to support indication selection and combination therapies, analyze and interpret biomarker and molecular data, and contribute to scientific reporting and regulatory documentation. Qualifications: Ph.D. in cancer biology, molecular biology, or related field; minimum 12 years industry experience in oncology research; expertise in biomarker research, tumor signaling pathways, and translational science; strong data analysis and interpretation skills; and proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams. HighValue: oncology, biomarker development, translational research, clinical biomarker support, preclinical and clinical data integration, experience with biospecimen vendors, contributions to regulatory submissions. WorkSetup: not explicitly stated; role likely based in a biotech or pharma R&D setting with collaborative interactions across departments.