Director of Biomarkers and Experimental Medicine

Xaira Therapeutics
South San Francisco, CA
Category Research
Job Description
We are seeking a scientific leader to serve as our Director of Biomarkers and Experimental Medicine. This role will create and execute biomarker strategies across discovery and early development, grounded in human biology and designed to scale from target-agnostic disease understanding through program-specific development.

Requirements

  • PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with 8+ years of experience in biomarkers, translational science, or human biology within biotech or pharma
  • Deep expertise in biomarker discovery and development
  • Strong experience with human data and multi-modal biology, including genetics and omics
  • Demonstrated ability to work closely with AI/ML teams and translate biomarker questions into ML-ready problem definitions and model development plans
  • Track record of building biomarker capabilities and standards in early-stage environments
  • Excellent communication and scientific judgment

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Base salary, bonus, and equity
  • Flexible and friendly work environment
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