Vice President, Translational Science - Remote

Overview

The Vice President, Translational Science will be a scientific and strategic thought leader instrumental in developing and building the pipeline at Tarsus. They will be responsible for bringing biology/pharmacology expertise and can readily bridge cutting-edge translational medicine environments to develop category-creating products.

In Short

• Subject Matter Expert in Pharmacology, Pathophysiology and drug target biology.
• Establish and maintain strong external partnerships.
• Drive translational strategy from preclinical development through candidate selection.
• Design and execute non-clinical experiments.
• Build and develop deep internal expertise in disease areas within ophthalmology.
• Generate clear, testable translational hypotheses.
• Define translational strategy on projects.
• Partner with BD to evaluate external assets.
• Build open relationships with peers and external partners.
• Proactive self-starter who can lead work independently.

Requirements

• PhD or MD/PhD degree in Biology, Pharmacology, or related field with 15+ years’ experience.
• In-depth understanding of scientific drug development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
• Effective project management skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Scientifically independent.
• Enterprise and entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with remote work options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and personal days.
• Bonus and stock equity opportunities.
• Work-life balance initiatives.