# Senior Director, Translational Medicine at Eikon Therapeutics

- Company: Eikon Therapeutics
- What the company does: Advancing breakthrough therapeutics through the purposeful integration of science and engineering. Backed by Lux.
- Company website: https://eikontx.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Jersey City, NJ; Millbrae, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $252K to $305K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-02
- Apply by: 2026-11-16
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/eikontherapeutics/jobs/5254901007?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/eikon-therapeutics-senior-director-translational-medicine/

## About the role

As Senior Director of Translational Medicine, you will play a vital role in driving biomarker research for our innovative clinical pipeline. You will lead cross-functional teams in the development of biomarker strategies, selection and validation of biomarker assays, and analysis and interpretation of biomarker data to support the advancement of our clinical programs. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Lead one or more cross-functional Biomarker Subteam(s) to develop and implement a comprehensive biomarker strategy aligned with oncology clinical program goals
- Establish and maintain strong collaborations with research, clinical development, clinical pharmacology, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, data management, clinical operations, and commercial teams
- Provide strategic input into preclinical and clinical development plans, ensuring seamless translation of scientific findings
- Identify and champion novel translational approaches and technologies to enhance drug development
- Author biomarker sections of clinical protocols and oversee their execution
- Ensure the rigorous, fit-for-purpose analytical validation of selected biomarker assays

Tags: Clinical Research

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