Principal Scientist / Associate Director, Translational Medicine

Job overview

The Principal Scientist / Associate Director, Translational Medicine role is an onsite, full-time position in Palo Alto, CA. The base pay range is $190,000–$210,000 per year. GondolaBio develops therapeutics for genetic diseases, and this role supports its early neuroscience clinical programs. The scientist translates discovery-stage findings into clinically actionable biomarker strategies, leading assay development and implementation across clinical studies. By integrating biomarker data with clinical, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic, and safety information, the role helps teams measure target engagement and disease biology and make informed program decisions.

What you'll do

• Partner with discovery and preclinical teams to prioritize translational biomarkers
• translate findings into clinical biomarker strategies and endpoints
• lead biomarker assay development, qualification, and validation
• oversee assay transfer and execution at CROs and external laboratories
• support implementation in CLIA-compliant or equivalent environments when appropriate
• coordinate sample collection schedules and logistics with Clinical Operations
• coordinate with clinical sites and vendors
• integrate biomarker data with clinical, PK/PD, and safety datasets
• contribute to protocols, regulatory documentation, and cross-functional decisions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal scientist

associate director

translational medicine

full-time

onsite

palo alto ca

gondolabio

biomarker strategy

assay development

clinical research

neuroscience programs

$190k–$210k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance bonus, equity, health, welfare and retirement programs, flexible PTO, learning and development resources, and potential career advancement.

Why this role

Works across discovery and early clinical development; PhD or equivalent and 8+ years of relevant experience are preferred. Neurology or CNS experience is preferred but not required.

About the employer

GondolaBio Service Co, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.