Senior Director, Physician Scientist – Immunology, Translational Medicine

CSL

. Act as the hands-on clinical subject matter expert and internal champion for one or more immunology disease areas .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWaltham • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $338,000 - $400,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates deep scientific expertise in immunological mechanisms and a proven ability to translate preclinical research into actionable clinical strategies. Possesses strong communication skills to effectively convey complex scientific data to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.

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MD Or DOClinical Experience In RheumatologyDrug Development ExperienceImmunology ExpertiseNetwork In Drug Development

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Hard Skills

Translational ScienceClinical Strategy DevelopmentPreclinical Program EvaluationTarget AssessmentData Package ReviewBiomarker DefinitionPhase 1/1b Protocol DevelopmentIND-Enabling StudiesTherapeutic Target PrioritizationPortfolio Management

Soft Skills

Synthesis Of Complex DataClear CommunicationCollaboration With Diverse Audiences

Industry Keywords

ImmunologyAutoimmune DiseasesInflammatory DiseasesClinical Development PlansScientific Due DiligenceTarget Product ProfilesKOL MeetingsAdvisory BoardsThought Leader NetworksClinical Study Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the hands-on clinical subject matter expert and internal champion for one or more immunology disease areas
Work directly with bench scientists to translate mechanistic understanding of immune pathology into actionable therapeutic hypotheses and target identification strategies
Prioritize therapeutic targets and build clinical development plans with the research team
Monitor competitive landscapes, emerging science, and unmet medical needs across assigned disease areas
Represent CSL Behring at scientific conferences, advisory boards, and KOL meetings
Build and maintain networks of thought leaders, clinical investigators, and academic collaborators
Progress assets from ideation through first-in-disease designation
Lead or co-lead target and asset evaluations, reviewing preclinical and clinical data packages and mechanism-of-action assessments
Partner on IND-enabling studies, proof-of-concept study designs, and Phase 1/1b protocol development
Define disease-relevant biomarkers, pharmacodynamic readouts, and patient stratification strategies
Partner with the Research Therapeutic Area Lead, RPLs, and Immunology core team to prioritize therapeutic targets and maintain the immunology portfolio
Support immunology in-licensing and partnering opportunities through clinical and scientific due diligence
Contribute to Target Product Profiles, integrated development plans, and portfolio reviews
Provide disease area expertise to regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, and scientific communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or DO with clinical experience in rheumatology (preferred); neuroimmunology and/or dermatology also acceptable
Demonstrated bench-to-bedside research mindset with hands-on, working-level experience translating preclinical and translational science into clinical strategy, not purely oversight experience
Experience in drug development within a biotech, pharmaceutical, or academic environment
Demonstrated hands-on experience in preclinical to first-in-disease (or equivalent early clinical milestone) programs in immunology
Deep scientific expertise in the immunological mechanisms underpinning autoimmune and inflammatory diseases
Established and active network in drug development with recognized relationships across rheumatology, neuroimmunology, and/or dermatology communities
Proven track record of evaluation of preclinical and clinical assets, including direct target assessment, data package review, and go/no-go decision-making, plus active support of BD due diligence and TPP drafting
Strong ability to synthesize complex scientific data and communicate strategy clearly to diverse audiences including senior leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Pharmaceuticals CSL is a global leader in biotherapeutics and vaccines, focused on the needs of patients with serious and rare diseases. The company comprises CSL Behring, which develops and delivers treatments for conditions like immunodeficiency, hereditary bleeding disorders, and Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency; CSL Seqirus, a major provider of influenza vaccines; and CSL Vifor, which specializes in iron deficiency and nephrology. CSL operates an extensive R&D network focused on plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, cell and gene therapy, and vaccines. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, CSL serves patients in over 100 countries with a commitment to innovation and sustainable practices in biotechnology. Senior Director, Physician Scientist – Immunology, Translational Medicine 🔥 46 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Waltham – Hybrid 💵 $338k - $400k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🌎 Translator / Interpreter 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor 👻 Ghost score 0% Apply Now Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Act as the hands-on clinical subject matter expert and internal champion for one or more immunology disease areas
Work directly with bench scientists to translate mechanistic understanding of immune pathology into actionable therapeutic hypotheses and target identification strategies
Prioritize therapeutic targets and build clinical development plans with the research team
Monitor competitive landscapes, emerging science, and unmet medical needs across assigned disease areas
Represent CSL Behring at scientific conferences, advisory boards, and KOL meetings
Build and maintain networks of thought leaders, clinical investigators, and academic collaborators
Progress assets from ideation through first-in-disease designation
Lead or co-lead target and asset evaluations, reviewing preclinical and clinical data packages and mechanism-of-action assessments
Partner on IND-enabling studies, proof-of-concept study designs, and Phase 1/1b protocol development
Define disease-relevant biomarkers, pharmacodynamic readouts, and patient stratification strategies
Partner with the Research Therapeutic Area Lead, RPLs, and Immunology core team to prioritize therapeutic targets and maintain the immunology portfolio
Support immunology in-licensing and partnering opportunities through clinical and scientific due diligence
Contribute to Target Product Profiles, integrated development plans, and portfolio reviews
Provide disease area expertise to regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, and scientific communications 🎯 Requirements
MD or DO with clinical experience in rheumatology (preferred); neuroimmunology and/or dermatology also acceptable
Demonstrated bench-to-bedside research mindset with hands-on, working-level experience translating preclinical and translational science into clinical strategy, not purely oversight experience
Experience in drug development within a biotech, pharmaceutical, or academic environment
Demonstrated hands-on experience in preclinical to first-in-disease (or equivalent early clinical milestone) programs in immunology
Deep scientific expertise in the immunological mechanisms underpinning autoimmune and inflammatory diseases
Established and active network in drug development with recognized relationships across rheumatology, neuroimmunology, and/or dermatology communities
Proven track record of evaluation of preclinical and clinical assets, including direct target assessment, data package review, and go/no-go decision-making, plus active support of BD due diligence and TPP drafting
Strong ability to synthesize complex scientific data and communicate strategy clearly to diverse audiences including senior leadership Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score View More Translator Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Remote jobs Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources About us Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Is Remote Rocketship legit? Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course Remote Job Search MasterClass Resume Review AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder API docs Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs