Study Director, Rare Disease Translational Center

The Jackson Laboratory • Bar Harbor, ME

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Rare Disease Translational Center (RDTC) at The Jackson Laboratory develops clinically relevant mouse and cell-based/in vitro models with clinical mutations and uses them to evaluate potential therapies for rare diseases. The Study Director plans, executes, and oversees scientific studies, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring research projects are completed in accordance with regulatory standards and client requirements. The role supports the Center’s mission to provide high-quality data and advance research toward treatments for rare diseases.

This full-time position is based in Bar Harbor, Maine. The Study Director supports development and validation of disease models and therapeutic evaluation, leads staff, and manages a portfolio of projects, including publication of results, budget management, and progress reporting. The position also collaborates with internal and external scientists and organizations and may require attendance at scientific meetings.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in mouse physiology and working with mice.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, train, and mentor teams.
• Positive attitude and professional manner in all interactions, with demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to support staff through change and maintain pace in a fast-paced, dynamic, externally focused work environment.
• Evidence of strong scientific productivity, demonstrated by publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to work across departments and gain cooperation and commitment to projects with demanding deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to track multiple inputs, maintain current drafts, arrange reviews, and bring projects to timely completion.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral experience.
• Understanding of transgenic and genome-editing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support characterization and validation of new and existing mouse models to increase their utility to the scientific community.
• Evaluate potential therapeutics, including gene therapies, antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), and small molecules, for clinical use.
• Develop clinically relevant molecular biology and biomarker analysis technologies for rare diseases.
• Support collaborative opportunities for new resource development with internal and external scientists and organizations.
• Manage a multi-project portfolio, publish key results, manage budgets, and provide progress reports.
• Attend scientific meetings when needed.
• Provide leadership and direct management for a team of Research Assistants, Project Managers, and Molecular Biology Specialists.
• Plan, execute, and oversee scientific studies and lead multidisciplinary teams to complete projects in compliance with regulatory standards and client requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree