Associate Director, Translational Science – Neurology

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Associate Director of Translational Science overseeing biomarker strategies in neurology programs. Driving collaboration and innovation to improve patient outcomes in neurodegenerative diseases.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeNutley • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $168,200 - $220,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the development and execution of translational and biomarker strategies for neurology programs
Support implementation of multi-modal biomarker approaches (e.g., biofluid, imaging, digital biomarkers)
Translate scientific hypotheses into practical biomarker applications within studies
Participate as a core translational science representative on cross-functional program teams
Support integration of biomarkers into clinical study design, conduct, and analysis
Analyze and interpret biomarker and clinical data to support program understanding and decision-making
Work with internal teams and external collaborators to implement fit-for-purpose biomarker assays
Collaborate with CROs and academic partners to support biomarker sample analysis and data generation
Help ensure data quality, assay performance, and alignment with study objectives
Contribute to protocols, regulatory documents, reports, and scientific publications
Present data and insights internally and, as appropriate, externally
Stay current with advances in neurodegenerative disease biology and biomarker technologies
Contribute to the evaluation of emerging approaches (e.g., omics, digital biomarkers)
Build expertise in disease-relevant biology and translational methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD, or equivalent in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, or related field
5+ years of relevant experience in translational science, biomarkers, or drug development
Working knowledge of clinical biomarker development and translational research
Experience supporting translational aspects of preclinical and/or clinical programs
Background in neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases
Exposure to one or more of the following areas: Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, Primary tauopathies, Sleep/circadian biology in neurodegeneration
Familiarity with fluid, imaging, or digital biomarkers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan
Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan
Company employee benefit programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

biomarker strategiesbiofluid biomarkersimaging biomarkersdigital biomarkersclinical study designdata analysisbiomarker assaystranslational methodologiesclinical biomarker developmentpreclinical programs

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationdata presentationproblem-solvingteamworkdecision-makingprotocol developmentregulatory documentationscientific writingdata quality assurance

Certifications

PhD in NeurosciencePhD in PharmacologyPhD in Molecular Biology