Associate Director, Bioanalytical Sciences

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Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary:

Travere Therapeutics is seeking an experienced and strategic scientist to join our Research and Nonclinical Development organization as Associate Director, Bioanalytical Sciences. This individual will provide scientific, operational, and cross-functional leadership for bioanalytical activities supporting nonclinical and clinical development programs across the portfolio.

The successful candidate will bring expertise in regulated bioanalysis supporting both small molecule and biologic development programs, including ligand-binding assay (LBA) platforms for biomarker, diagnostic, target engagement, pharmacodynamic, and immunogenicity applications, as well as LC-MS/MS methodologies supporting pharmacokinetic and metabolite analyses. The individual will work closely with DMPK, Translational Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Biometrics, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and external partners to develop and execute bioanalytical strategies that support global clinical development, regulatory submissions, and data-driven decision making.

This role serves as the functional bioanalytical lead on multidisciplinary program teams and is responsible for end-to-end oversight of bioanalytical activities spanning assay strategy, CRO oversight, sample lifecycle management, data review, and regulatory support.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the functional lead for Bioanalytical Sciences on cross-functional development teams.
• Develop and execute phase-appropriate bioanalytical strategies aligned with program objectives, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic oversight of bioanalytical methods supporting PK, TK, biomarker, diagnostic, target engagement, pharmacodynamic, and immunogenicity analyses.
• Lead development, qualification, validation, transfer, and implementation of LBA and LC-MS/MS methods through external partners.
• Collaborate with Translational Sciences and Clinical Development teams to implement biomarker strategies supporting disease monitoring, patient stratification, target engagement, and pharmacodynamic assessment.
• Partner with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Biometrics, Data Management, and laboratory vendors to support protocol development, laboratory manuals, sample handling procedures, and bioanalytical operational plans.
• Oversee collection, processing, shipment, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting of bioanalytical samples across global clinical studies.
• Ensure timely transfer, review, reconciliation, and delivery of bioanalytical data to internal stakeholders, including Biometrics and Regulatory Affairs.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with CROs, central laboratories, and specialty testing laboratories.
• Monitor vendor performance and resolve scientific, operational, and quality-related issues.
• Support global regulatory submissions and ensure bioanalytical activities comply with applicable FDA, EMA, and other international regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Quality group on GCLP/GLP vendor audits and regulatory pre-approval inspections.
• Review bioanalytical reports and data packages to ensure scientific integrity, regulatory readiness, and data quality.
• Additional duties assigned as needed.

Education/Experience Requirements: 

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Significant experience in regulated bioanalysis utilizing LBA and/or LC-MS/MS platforms supporting clinical and nonclinical development.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing assay development, validation, and sample analysis through CRO partners.
• Experience supporting global clinical studies involving multiple clinical sites, central laboratories, and bioanalytical testing laboratories.
• Experience contributing to regulatory submissions and development documentation.

Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements: 

• Deep understanding of regulated bioanalysis, assay validation, and global regulatory expectations.
• Strong understanding of biomarker strategy and clinical development support.
• Ability to integrate bioanalytical, PK, biomarker, and clinical data to inform development decisions.
• Experience supporting both biologic and small molecule development programs preferred.
• Experience with biomarker assays used for diagnosis, disease monitoring, target engagement, or pharmacodynamic assessment preferred.
• Experience supporting global regulatory submissions across multiple geographic regions preferred.
• Prior leadership experience in matrixed development organizations preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional biotechnology environment.
• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.

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Travere is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer

Total Rewards Offerings:
Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.    

Benefits: Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

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*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and location. 

Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected]. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.