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WuXi AppTec

Scientific Director

San Diego, CA

$130K - $182K/yr

Serve as the scientific and strategic expert in oncology and GPCR biology for WuXi AppTec's US site ... Design, critique and approve mechanistic studies, pharmacology, translational biology, and in vitro ...

WuXi AppTec

Scientific Director

San Diego, CA · On-site

$130K - $182K/yr

Design, critique and approve mechanistic studies, pharmacology, translational biology, and in vitro ... Prepare and review scientific reports, study summaries, regulatory documents (e.g., IND dossiers ...

Travere

Chief Scientific Officer

Serve as the Company's senior scientific advisor to the Executive Team and Board of Directors ... science, translational research, preclinical collaborations, assay development, nonclinical ...

Travere

Chief Scientific Officer

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

Serve as the Company's senior scientific advisor to the Executive Team and Board of Directors ... science, translational research, preclinical collaborations, assay development, nonclinical ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for director scientific translator in the United States is $25.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Scientific Translator vs Scientific Translator?

AspectDirector Scientific TranslatorScientific Translator
CredentialsAdvanced degrees in science/languages, certifications in translationBachelor's or master's in science/languages, translation certifications
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles, overseeing translation teams, strategic planningPerforming translations, editing, and quality assurance
Employer & IndustryPharmaceutical, biotech, research institutions, translation agenciesResearch labs, publishing, biotech companies, translation firms

The main difference is that the Director Scientific Translator typically holds a leadership role, managing translation teams and strategic projects, while the Scientific Translator focuses on executing translations and ensuring accuracy. Both roles require scientific expertise and language skills, but the director position involves more oversight and management responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Director Scientific Translator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,349 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Associate Director, Scientific & Medical Affairs (Contract)

Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc.

Redwood City, CA

$65 - $110/hr

Contractor

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Adverum Biotechnologies, wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, is looking for an Associate Director, Scientific & Medical Affairs (Contract) to join our team. This role will be responsible for scientific communication and medical affairs activities including clinical trial, pre-launch and launch. 

Note to Recruiters and Agencies

All recruiters and agency inquiries must go through the Adverum internal Talent Team.  Unsolicited resumes sent to Adverum will be considered Adverum's property.   Adverum's Talent Acquisition team must expressly engage agencies for any requisition.  

What you'll do:
  • Collaborating with the Medical affairs and clinical development in driving quality control and endorsement of: Scientific Communication Platforms, Lexicons, Disease-State Education materials, Program Slides, Data/Publication updates, Congress materials.
  • Serve as a key scientific lead, providing editorial, scientific and strategic expertise for assigned projects
  • Lead research focused data analysis and interpretation of clinical trial data (sub analysis, post hoc analysis) to leverage for future podium presentations and publications
  • Develop and implement strategic publication plans in collaboration with cross-functional TA teams (Medical, Real-World Evidence) including internal authors, R&D clinical leads, and study statisticians
  • Provide medical writing review and assistance for scientific communications (publications, medical affairs materials) as well as manage external vendors
  • Responsible for efficient review (and sometimes) preparation and delivery of high-quality publications, presentations, and abstracts; review all project-related content for accuracy and consistency
  • Serve as an extension of Field medical and attend conferences, cover scientific sessions and booth and serve as a scientific expert with external stakeholders, KOLs and healthcare professionals
  • Contribute to innovative communications including using interactive PDFs, infographics, podcasts, and novel digital media with agency support for internal and external collaborators
  • Facilitate discussions regarding dissemination of published data and contribute to the strategic scientific communications plan and platforms
  • Lead projects and deliver documents within process/timeline constraints
About you:
  • Terminal degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent)
  • Ophthalmology or gene therapy experience highly desired
  • Minimum of two years of publication experience is preferred + 5-7 years industry experience
  • Self-starter and self-motivated
  • Demonstrated experience effectively presenting clinical/scientific information required
  • Ability to learn other disease states if necessary
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills required
  • Demonstrated ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and associated hardware required
  • Must be a strong team player and effectively interface with internal departments including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Translational Research, Technical Operations, Medical Affairs, the office of the Chief Medical Officer
  • Must be willing to travel to company meetings, and to medical congresses
  • Exhibits excellent time management and able to work independently
  • Able to thrive as part of a team and when working independently
  • Must be well organized, polished, proactive, detail-oriented, mature, and have a professional demeanor
$65 - $110 an hour

This contract role will be managed and payrolled through one of our preferred vendors, who will be your employer of record for the duration of the assignment.  The hourly range for this position is between $65.00 USD to $110.00 USD per hour. This hourly range is an estimate, and the actual hourly rate may vary based on a candidate's qualifications, including education, length of experience, location, and market data. The vendor will provide compensation and benefit options in accordance with specific state requirements, including paid sick leave accrual. 

 As a team member of Adverum Biotechnologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly, during your assignment, you'll work alongside our Medical Affairs team and broader cross-functional teams, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work within gene therapy, ophthalmology care. 

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