Associate Director​/Director Pharmacology

About the Position:

Cardiovascular scientific leadership position, capable of both performing and leading multi-omics, molecular, in vitro, and in vivo scientific efforts. Broad range of responsibilities, including designing, managing, and overseeing high‑quality experiments; establishing and managing internal and external collaborations; analyzing and communicating data; and contributing scientific insight to research activities that advance company objectives. The Associate Director/Director will provide strategic and scientific leadership for cardiovascular pharmacology programs and may be responsible for leading project teams and mentoring scientific staff.

• Independently design, manage, and execute experiments in context of scientific goals across the company’s ongoing projects.
• Conduct and/or manage a team that conducts detailed and complex wet laboratory experiments with appropriate technique and adequate controls satisfactory to substantiate/replicate results.
• Contribute to the coordination and direction of research among the company’s scientific disciplines as they relate to assigned projects.
• Manage a group of independent researchers.
• Research and identify new opportunities and project ideas outside of assigned both the workand the company that complement the company’s mission, vision, values, and goals.
• Establish appropriate objectives in the formulation of successful project strategy.
• Influence the direction of company programs by designing experiments and collaborations,interpreting, analyzing, and correlating data from multiple sources, overcoming obstacles, and delivering results within project timelines.
• Demonstrate a high level of resourcefulness through exceptional scientific knowledge and superior technical skills.
• Actively increase team or group performance by critically reviewing work processes while offering insightful input and suggestions.
• Produce and review individual and team scientific reports/presentations for internal and/or external purposes.
• Work closely with consultants and collaborators to understand results and how they impactproject goals.
• Demonstrate a strong level of participation at project team meetings.
• Maintain scientific records in clear required form.
• Contribute advanced‑level scientific perspective to patent efforts.
• Update job knowledge by attending scientific meetings; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining professional networks; and participating in professional organizations.
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies; safe work practices; and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in cardiovascular physiology or closely related field; post‑doctoral and industry experience required.
• 8+ years of academic/research laboratory experience.
• Exceptional understanding of scientific literature in respective area of science/research.
• Demonstrated cardiovascular expertise (publication track record).
• Technical expertise in both in vitro and in vivo cardiovascular techniques across a range of species, with strong molecular and multi‑omics expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to lead independent scientists.
• Familiarity with safe and efficient laboratory practices.
• General scientific computer and software application proficiency.

Salary range: $185,000-$235,000, title and salary commensurate with experience

Our Benefits:
We are proud to offer health benefits, a discretionary bonus plan, stock option grants. a stock purchase plan, a 401(k) with match and paid time off to our team members as part of their compensation plan.

There is no deadline because the employer accepts applications on an ongoing basis.