Director, Translational Immunology

Travere Therapeutics

Global team leader in Translational Immunology at Travere Therapeutics, advancing nonclinical and clinical strategies for rare kidney disease. Seeking exceptional candidates passionate about innovative therapies.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $189,000 - $246,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the immunology lead supporting a late-stage clinical development program
Contribute to the development and execution of nonclinical and translational strategies aligned with program team objectives
Partner with cross-functional teams to support program governance, development planning, and scientific decision-making
Assess emerging scientific, clinical, and competitive developments relevant to assigned program and associated strategy
Develop translational strategies linking mechanism of action, target engagement, pharmacodynamic activity, and clinical outcomes
Collaborate with Regulatory and nonclinical colleagues to support regulatory submissions and health authority interactions
Lead scientific interactions with CROs, academic collaborators, consultants, and key opinion leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science or other related discipline required
PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline preferred
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry required; or 6 years with PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent
Demonstrated expertise in immunology
Experience translating mechanistic biology into development strategies and clinical applications
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and expectations for nonclinical support of clinical development programs
Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

premium health
financial, work-life and well-being offerings
wellness and employee support programs
life insurance
disability
retirement plans with employer match
generous paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

immunologytranslational strategiesmechanistic biologyclinical applicationsregulatory requirementsnonclinical supportclinical developmentpharmacodynamicstarget engagement

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsinfluencing skillscollaborationleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Life SciencePhDMDPharmD