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Voloridge Investment Management, LLC · 4 days ago

Health Director of Translational Research

Jupiter, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Voloridge Health is a proactive healthcare technology company headquartered in Jupiter, FL, dedicated to developing a data-science-driven approach to improve healthspan. The Director of Translational Research will lead efforts to bridge data science research and its application in digital health tools, translating research findings into actionable insights for product development.

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Responsibilities

Manage and hire the translational research team to connect basic and applied research, translating data science driven discoveries into applications that can directly benefit consumers

Lead the buildout of internal knowledge base of interventions through personal knowledge, biomedical literature and research as well as collaboration with internal research and technical departments

Conduct research and testing of new technologies and scientific hypotheses and present findings to internal stakeholders. Contribute to the development of new products and services

Direct projects, evaluating quality and performance of new tools intended for health assessment to ensure they align with our mission of mitigating disease risk through lifestyle changes

Evaluate the logistics, feasibility, and practicality of applying research findings in real-world settings, including in digital health tools

Proactively establish and foster collaborations with external partners, vendors, contract research organizations and internal stakeholders to enhance research outcomes and generate/acquire large-scale datasets, driving the development of impactful digital health solutions

Contribute to the development of scientific summaries explaining the latest biomedical and our own research findings, tailored to various audiences (both internal and external)

Qualification

Translational ResearchLeadership in ResearchHuman Research StudiesClinical BiomarkersData Science KnowledgeExceptional CommunicationTeam ManagementCollaboration Skills

Required

Ability to work onsite in our Jupiter, Florida office (not a remote role)

PhD / Master's or alternative in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Translational Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Exercise Physiology, Clinical Research, or related fields)

10 + years of demonstrated industry experience in translational research. Proven track record of leadership in research settings, with experience managing collaborative projects that span basic and applied research domains

Authorship on relevant scientific publications

Preferred

Demonstrated experience designing, directing and conducting human research studies. Experience with drafting study protocols, working with IRBs, knowledge of regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice

Demonstrated experience in managing a diverse team and interacting with multiple internal and external stakeholders

Exceptional communication skills to effectively convey complex research findings to various stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to lead with transparency and maintain alignment with company leadership

Broad understanding of the practical aspects of research implementation, including logistics and feasibility studies

Knowledge of clinical biomarkers, their utility in prognostics and diagnostics, and their clinical and molecular relevance. Background in Longevity and Preventative Health Research is preferred

General knowledge of data science and willingness to collaborate with data science researchers