Senior Science Officer, Preclinical Development

CIRM

Senior Science Officer overseeing preclinical development activities for stem cell and genetic therapies at CIRM. Ensuring alignment with CIRM's mission and supporting key milestones.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeSouth San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $154,891 - $176,976 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of preclinical stage awards from early development through IND-enabling activities
Ensure projects are aligned with CIRM’s mission, milestones, and timelines
Identify scientific, technical, regulatory, and operational risks early and implement mitigation strategies
Advise grantees on: Experimental design and data robustness, CMC development and manufacturability considerations, regulatory strategy and IND-enabling requirements
Support progression of projects toward key milestones (e.g. pre-IND, IND clearance, trial startup)

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD, MD or equivalent in relevant scientific discipline
Minimum 6 years of experience beyond doctoral degree, in preclinical/translational development in biotech, pharma, or academia
Demonstrated experience advancing programs through key preclinical and translational milestones (IND-enabling stages), preferably in cell and/or genetic therapy
Strong understanding of preclinical development strategy, CMC and manufacturing considerations, and regulatory pathways (FDA, IND process)
Ability to identify scientific, technical, regulatory, and operational challenges and develop practical solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

preclinical developmenttranslational developmentCMC developmentmanufacturability considerationsregulatory strategyIND-enabling activitiesexperimental designdata robustnessrisk mitigation strategiescell therapy

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationadvisory skillsstrategic thinkingcollaborationorganizational skillsability to convey complex conceptsinterpersonal skillsleadershipanalytical skills

Certifications

PhDMD