Senior Director/Executive Director/Vice President, Cardiac Discovery and Translational Pharmacology (EDG-2025035)
Apply NowCompany: Edgewise Therapeutics
Location: Boulder, CO 80302
Description:
Senior Director/Executive Director/Vice President, Cardiac Discovery and Translational Pharmacology
About Edgewise Therapeutics:
At Edgewise, we are on a mission to discover new medicines that improve the lives of patients facing serious muscle disease. Our intimate knowledge of muscle biology and biophysics along with our ability to identify and design muscle specific precision small molecules have enabled us to rapidly advance our skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle product candidates into the clinic while also building a robust pre-clinical pipeline. With this focus on therapeutics designed to protect and improve muscle health, our goal is to dramatically enhance the lives of people living with progressive muscle disorders.
We have assembled an experienced and highly motivated leadership team with a strong track record in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry to build the leading, global muscle disease biopharmaceutical company. Come join us make a significant difference in the lives of patients!
About the Position:
The senior leader of Cardiac Discovery and Translational Pharmacology is a key member of the leadership team who contributes to the vision, strategy and implementation of cardiac programs within Edgewise. This individual will lead and execute the early development strategy and will be accountable for the execution of cardiac translational medicine within the company. They will also be collaborating closely with the internal research team to integrate translational medicine into development and clinical strategies. Externally, the Sr Dir/VP will interface with key industry and academic scientific and clinical opinion leaders as well as business development and collaboration representatives. Internally, this position will work closely with the leadership team on strategic research and development plans. The Sr Dir/VP will lead by example and inspire with innovative scientific vision and thought leadership, promote productive collaboration, and motivate and challenge the organization to accomplish ambitious goals.
Essential Job Duties and Functions:
Required Education, Experience and Skills:
Education, Experience, Skills:
Travel: Up to 20% travel
Salary range: $250,000-$350,000, title and salary commensurate with experience
Our Benefits: We are proud to offer health benefits, a discretionary bonus plan, stock option grants. a stock purchase plan, a 401(k) with match and paid time off to our team members as part of their compensation plan.
There is no deadline because the employer accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Edgewise does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for this position. Please do not send resumes to Edgewise employees or the company location. Edgewise is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
About Edgewise Therapeutics:
At Edgewise, we are on a mission to discover new medicines that improve the lives of patients facing serious muscle disease. Our intimate knowledge of muscle biology and biophysics along with our ability to identify and design muscle specific precision small molecules have enabled us to rapidly advance our skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle product candidates into the clinic while also building a robust pre-clinical pipeline. With this focus on therapeutics designed to protect and improve muscle health, our goal is to dramatically enhance the lives of people living with progressive muscle disorders.
We have assembled an experienced and highly motivated leadership team with a strong track record in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry to build the leading, global muscle disease biopharmaceutical company. Come join us make a significant difference in the lives of patients!
About the Position:
The senior leader of Cardiac Discovery and Translational Pharmacology is a key member of the leadership team who contributes to the vision, strategy and implementation of cardiac programs within Edgewise. This individual will lead and execute the early development strategy and will be accountable for the execution of cardiac translational medicine within the company. They will also be collaborating closely with the internal research team to integrate translational medicine into development and clinical strategies. Externally, the Sr Dir/VP will interface with key industry and academic scientific and clinical opinion leaders as well as business development and collaboration representatives. Internally, this position will work closely with the leadership team on strategic research and development plans. The Sr Dir/VP will lead by example and inspire with innovative scientific vision and thought leadership, promote productive collaboration, and motivate and challenge the organization to accomplish ambitious goals.
Essential Job Duties and Functions:
- Works closely with the CSO and CEO to set objectives and formulate strategies to achieve the overall goals set by the Board of Directors.
- Set, communicate, and champion research vision, business strategy, and priorities.
- Provide a clear vision and guidance to cross-functional teams of scientists.
- Manage aggressive goals and plans that deliver strategic objectives.
- Works closely with the Research Team in evaluating candidate products in the preclinical stage.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and vendors.
- Foster collaborative research and/or consulting arrangements to ensure external expertise is incorporated as needed to support target/candidate assessment.
- Contribute to business case (including development feasibility/pathway & commercial and/or partnership potential) to drive candidate progression to clinical development.
- Foster innovative thinking through mentorship and career coaching.
- Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies; safe work practices; and company policies and procedures.
- Build a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
Required Education, Experience and Skills:
Education, Experience, Skills:
- PhD or equivalent years industrial experience with 15+ years of drug discovery and development experience and a strong record of accomplishment.
- Strong background and/or track record in Cardiovascular Research and Development. Experience in sarcomere biology is preferred but not required.
- Proven accomplishment in advancing compounds from preclinical to clinical development, including IND filing and/or supplemental submissions.
- Strong scientific background and as a leader, with a proven track record of inspiring and motivating scientific teams to strive for better science for patients.
- Ability to lead and execute in a nimble, entrepreneurial, cross-functional, and highly collaborative culture is essential.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Motivate, encourage, and inspire while promoting a continual learning culture.
- Effective executive leadership and influence that will engender collaboration and open communication, champion for innovation, and stimulate out-of-the-box thinking and change.
Travel: Up to 20% travel
Salary range: $250,000-$350,000, title and salary commensurate with experience
Our Benefits: We are proud to offer health benefits, a discretionary bonus plan, stock option grants. a stock purchase plan, a 401(k) with match and paid time off to our team members as part of their compensation plan.
There is no deadline because the employer accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Edgewise does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for this position. Please do not send resumes to Edgewise employees or the company location. Edgewise is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.