Associate Director Cell Biology

Associate Director, Cell Biology - San Francisco Bay Area

A growing, innovation-driven biotechnology organization is seeking an experienced scientific leader to join their Research. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on advancing therapeutics for severe rare genetic metabolic diseases with significant unmet need
.

As Associate Director, you will serve as a scientific and strategic leader overseeing a multidisciplinary research team developing cellular disease models within enzymes and metabolic disorders
. You’ll guide study design, mentor scientists, and help drive programs from early discovery toward translational milestones.

• Act as subject matter expert in cell biology
• Lead and mentor a high-performing research team (Scientists, RAs, Project Leads)
• Design and oversee experiments, assays, and disease models
• Support screening, mechanism-of-action studies, and therapeutic lead identification
• Allocate resources across multiple programs and initiatives
• Review scientific reports, SOPs, and regulatory-support documents
• Provide career development and technical leadership
• Contribute strategic insight in inborn errors of metabolism and lysosomal disorders

• PhD and 10+ years relevant experience
• Strong background in metabolic diseases (required)
• Experience with enzyme-focused therapeutic approaches (required)
• Leadership experience in drug discovery teams

If interested in the role please reach out to tany