Location: Remote (For Non-Local) or Hybrid (Local to NYC, Denver, or Charlotte) 

Position Summary:

The Account Manager, PBM is responsible for timely and accurate management and execution of all client benefit requests, including benefit changes, eligibility changes, and new implementations. Support implementation of new plans, pricing, and networks, consistent with strategic or administrative intent.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with clinical account manager (CAM) and account executive (AE) to manage clients through the entire lifecycle from implementation through go-live and renewal on a designated book of business  

• Support implementation as a critical member of the client management teams with all day-to-day client requirements 

• Responsible for timely and accurate management and execution of all client benefit requests, including benefit changes, eligibility changes, override requests, demos and new implementations 

• Analyze incoming client requests and work with internal and external teams to complete required plan documentation 

• Support implementation of new plans, pricing, and networks, consistent with strategic or administrative intent 

• Lead pre- and post-implementation quality assurance and testing to validate coding accuracy 

• Lead claim reviews to proactively identify discrepancies or inaccuracies and develop solutions to address 

• Travel requirements not to exceed 25% 

• Handle and resolve sponsor and member issues, escalating as needed 

• Research and respond to claims processing and system configuration inquiries 

• Coordinate integration of other data inputs into client management processes 

• Collaborate cross functionally to support general client operations, as required 

• Responsible for relationship management and contribution to successful NPS and Account Management Survey results, along with retention support 

• Responsible for adherence to the Capital Rx Code of Conduct, including reporting of noncompliance. 

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate bachelor’s degree, with record of strong academic performance 

• 5+ years of proven experience in PBM / health plan, benefits consulting, healthcare 

• Track record of building trusting internal and external relationships 

• Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives, driving high performance, meeting deadlines, and executing on deliverables 

• Experience working with structured and unstructured data 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SQL a bonus 

• Ability to balance multiple complex projects simultaneously 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 

• Extremely flexible, highly organized, and able to shift priorities easily 

• Attention to detail & commitment to delivering high quality work product 

Visa Sponsorship: Capital Rx does not provide sponsorship to any candidates. This includes, but is not limited to those that require H1-B, TN, OPT, etc. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US at the time of application and throughout employment. 

This position description is designed to be flexible, allowing management the opportunity to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed to best meet organizational goals. 

Who We Are:

Cogent Biosciences is a publicly traded biotechnology company focused on developing novel precision therapies to treat a broad range of patients with unmet medical needs. Cogent’s lead program, bezuclastinib, is designed to selectively and potently inhibit exon 17 mutations found within the KIT receptor tyrosine kinase, including KIT D816V. KIT D816V is responsible for driving a rare and serious condition called Systemic Mastocytosis, and exon 17 mutations are also found in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a type of cancer with strong dependence on oncogenic KIT signaling. Bezuclastinib has exhibited promising initial data across all three trials: APEX in AdvSM, SUMMIT in NonAdvSM and PEAK in GIST, including an encouraging safety profile across 600+ patients in single-agent and combination dosing. 

The Role:  The Research Project Manager drives planning, execution, and communication within and across discovery research programs. This role partners closely with cross‑functional scientific stakeholders to ensure clear priorities, integrated plans, and on‑time delivery of key program milestones. Works independently, can manage interactions with and between internal teams and external partners, and brings strong program operations capability in a fast‑paced biotech environment.

Responsibilities:

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Local to NYC or Denver area)

As an Account Manager focused on PBA and Medicare, you'll be at the forefront of delivering seamless client experiences by managing benefit changes, implementing new plans, and ensuring pricing accuracy—all while driving impactful solutions that directly shape business success. You’ll lead key quality assurance initiatives, proactively identify claim discrepancies, and collaborate across teams to streamline processes, making a tangible impact on client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Your expertise will be essential in shaping client strategies, resolving complex issues, and upholding the values that keep Capital Rx ahead of the competition.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with clinical account manager (CAM) and account executive (AE) to manage clients through the entire lifecycle from implementation through go-live and renewal on a designated book of business
• Support implementation as a critical member of the client management teams with all day-to-day client requirements
• Responsible for timely and accurate management and execution of all client benefit requests, including benefit changes, eligibility changes, override requests, demos and new implementations
• Analyze incoming client requests and work with internal and external teams to complete required plan documentation
• Support implementation of new plans, pricing, and networks, consistent with strategic or administrative intent
• Lead pre- and post-implementation quality assurance and testing to validate coding accuracy
• Lead claim reviews to proactively identify discrepancies or inaccuracies and develop solutions to address
• Travel requirements not to exceed 25%
• Handle and resolve sponsor and member issues, escalating as needed
• Research and respond to claims processing and system configuration inquiries
• Coordinate integration of other data inputs into client management processes
• Collaborate cross functionally to support general client operations, as required
• Responsible for relationship management and contribution to successful NPS and Account Management Survey results, along with retention support
• Responsible for adherence to the Capital Rx Code of Conduct, including reporting of noncompliance.

Qualifications / Profile:

• Undergraduate bachelor’s degree, with record of strong academic performance
• 5+ years of proven experience in PBM / health plan, benefits consulting, healthcare
• Track record of building trusting internal and external relationships
• Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives, driving high performance, meeting deadlines, and executing on deliverables
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SQL a bonus
• Ability to balance multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Extremely flexible, highly organized, and able to shift priorities easily
• Attention to detail & commitment to delivering high quality work product

1. Under the supervision of the Director of Inpatient Clinical Services, the Inpatient Behavioral Health Provider provides high-level, intensive inpatient behavioral health services, with a specialty emphasis on acute or high-risk populations including patients who are actively suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, or gravely disabled.
2. Services will primarily include individual and family-based therapeutic services focusing on interdisciplinary treatment of complex, comorbid, and/or treatment resistant behavioral health disorders. Other clinical activities may include: group work, facilitation of art or music based therapy, and milieu work. This includes maintaining a caseload of minimally 32 billable clinical hours per week.
3. This position provides on-call services for acute therapeutic needs on a rotating basis.
4. Works closely with other healthcare providers, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
5. Works with the multidisciplinary team to create holistic treatment plans and discharge plans individualized for each patient. The position effectively educates and communicates with patients, families, and the care team regarding treatment progress and any necessary adjustments.
6. Implements de-escalation techniques and initiating emergency treatment protocols when necessary and responds to psychiatric emergencies, including risk assessments for suicide or violence.
7. As needed or directed, this position develops comprehensive clinical programming and/or curriculum specific to high-risk populations and ensures all service delivery is aligned with all state, local, federal, and regulatory requirements.
8. Maintains excellence clinical documentation in alignment with local, internal, state, federal, and regulatory standards and compliance.
9. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
10. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant

• At least two years of experience in a behavioral health setting, preferably an inpatient psychiatric unit, required.
• Documented experience in crisis response and working with acute populations, required.
• Rural behavioral health experience with specific knowledge of resources and community agencies specific to Eagle County, preferred.
• Understanding of Colorado laws and regulations as they relate to the mental health practices, privacy, confidentiality, supervision, and ethical delivery of care, preferred.
• Bilingual; English/Spanish preferred

• State of Colorado Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• State of Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• State of Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

• Basic Life Support (BLS), required.

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

• Doctoral or master’s degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, social work, counseling, or related field, required.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

• Under the supervision of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Director, the Outpatient Behavioral Health Specialty Clinician provides high-level outpatient behavioral health services, with a specialty emphasis on a specific designated area of clinical specialty or concentration.
• Services will include individual, group, and family-based therapeutic services focusing on interdisciplinary treatment of complex, comorbid, and/or treatment resistant behavioral health disorders. This includes maintaining a caseload of minimally 32 billable clinical hours per week.
• As needed or directed, this position develops comprehensive clinical programming and/or curriculum specific to a clinical specialty and ensures all service delivery is aligned with all state, local, federal, and regulatory requirements.
• This position will maintain a comprehensive caseload that is based on community need, patient population need, and services will be delivered across all Outpatient Clinics.
• Maintains excellence clinical documentation in alignment with local, internal, state, federal, and regulatory standards and compliance.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant

• • 3 years of experience in an outpatient or community behavioral health setting.
  • Specific focus, training, or expertise in designated area of clinical specialty or concentration. Examples: Clinical Focus within: early childhood, complex family dynamics, high conflict couples
  • Understanding of Colorado laws and regulations as they relate to the mental health practices, privacy, confidentiality, supervision, and ethical delivery of care.
  • Experience overseeing accurate and timely data collection and data reporting to include Medicaid billing or reporting requirements.
  • Behavioral Health Provider License issued by the state of Colorado with 3 years of applicable behavioral health experience. Acceptable licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
  • Expertise in American Psychological Association (APA) ethical codes and applicable statutes.
  • Rural behavioral health experience with specific knowledge of resources and community agencies specific to Eagle County preferred.
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Vail Health.
  • Strong customer-service focus; excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to work patiently, persuasively, and effectively with a wide variety of people.
  • Superior organizational skills: a work style that is thorough, accurate and detail-oriented; the ability to follow through on projects with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work well within the organizational structure
  • Bilingual Preferred

• State of Colorado Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• State of Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• State of Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

• Master’s degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or related field.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Vail Health Behavioral Health is striving to be the model of integrated and exceptional behavioral health treatment, research, education, and innovation by sustainably implementing an accessible and effective Behavioral Healthcare model that delivers, supports, and promotes a full continuum of care across our Mountain Communities.

Sign on bonus, relocation support and housing available!  This position has a base plus incentive plan for compensation.

About the opportunity:

As a dedicated and embedded team member of our inpatient facility, the psychiatrist will provide skilled and compassionate care across our 14-bed adult inpatient unit. This position plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive psychiatric care to adults who require intensive treatment and support. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families by delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care.

This position is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental and physical aspects of psychological problems for patients within the unit. The psychiatrist will conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results on patients. The psychiatrist will also participate as a fully integrated and embedded treatment team member for all clinical consultation, treatment planning, team meetings, family meetings, and discharge planning/execution.

What you will do:

1. Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family, and other necessary collateral persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting medical and psychological tests; and ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results. Formulate accurate diagnoses based on clinical assessment and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
2. Position is responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive clinical programming, treatment planning, and/or curriculum development. Position will ensure all service delivery is evidence-based and aligned with all state, local, federal, and regulatory requirements. This includes treating patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring effects of medications. 
3. Prescribe medication that can alter chemical imbalances affecting the patient’s state of mind and behavior.
4. Engage in active on-call rotation to ensure timely consultation and intervention for urgent psychiatric issues. This includes responding to after-hours calls from nursing staff or other providers regarding patient emergencies or concerns, and may require in-person call coverage. Provide guidance and support to on-call staff and assist in decision-making for critical patient care situations.
5. Support UM/UR, insurance authorization, and other patient financial resources as needed, such as through engagement of peer to peer, doc to doc, or compiling documentation support.
6. Collaborate closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and holistic care. 
7. As appropriate, consult with external providers, schools, and community agencies to coordinate aftercare plans and support transitions.
8. Provides consultation and clinical training to staff members on various medical and behavioral health subjects to include medication management and psychiatric evaluations
9. Serves as a collaborative resource and psychiatric expert across the Vail Health system supporting other service lines as appropriate. 
10. Serves as a liaison with other psychiatric staff and consultants and provides coverage for those persons
11. This position will maintain a comprehensive caseload that is based on facility need and may vary based on patient census.  
12. The psychiatrist will be expected to be on site and actively engaged in direct patient care and collaborative care throughout their identified shift. Shift specifics TBD. 
13. Position maintains excellence in clinical documentation in alignment with local, internal, state, federal, and regulatory standards and compliance.
14. Serves as a community leader providing outreach, education, engagement across the community as needed. 
15. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
16. Perform other duties as assigned. 
17. Must be HIPAA compliant.

What you will need:

Experience:

• Extensive experience providing and supervising psychiatric services, prescribing psychotropic medication, performing psychiatric evaluations, and treating a wide variety of patient diagnoses/complaints
• Knowledge of DSM V diagnoses
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices
• Displays strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills
• Professionalism and ability to be discreet with confidential and sensitive issues
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to foster professional and productive relationships
• Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules and regulations preferred

License:

• Valid state of Colorado Medical License as an MD or DO
• Current DEA with no restrictions on prescribing controlled substances
• Eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement

Certifications:

• Board certification in psychiatry
• Board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry
• Basic Life Support (BLS), required.

Computer/Typing:

• Computer and typing proficiency

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited medical school

Physician Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
• Medical
• Dental 
• Vision
• Educational Programs: 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days
• Medical Staff Dues
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Recreation discounts
• Pet insurance

1. Maintain daily operational aspects of the unit. Manage nurse/patient ratios to ensure safe, quality care and financial responsibility. Manage resources to minimize overtime.
2. Serve as a resource in the provision of care, providing staff supervision and fostering professional growth. Serve as the unit expert and resource to staff and physicians. Utilize appropriate resources as necessary. Apprize Unit Director/Manager of any issues outside of normal practice standards.
3. Act as role model for high level of nursing professionalism and application, while moving the patient efficiently through the care continuum. Function as a member/leader of the interdisciplinary care delivery team.
4. Provide expert level of patient assessment to include biophysical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self-care and discharge/transfer needs, care planning, and intervention while embracing Relationship-Based Care delivery model. Research and implement evidence-based care appropriate to the care setting. Practice according to Vail Health Nursing Professional Model of Care
5. Participate in the interviewing, monitoring, coaching, precepting, evaluating, and disciplining processes. Coaches in private and commends in public. Work in a respectful and patient manner, recognizing that others may contribute to the team differently.
6. Participate in quality improvement programs, utilizing LEAN methodology and Peaks of Excellence program.
7. Manage patient, physician, and staff expectations by proactively communicating. Accurately assess education level of patient/family and provide appropriate education as needed. Provide education according to established policies and procedures.
8. Act as a unit liaison, including being familiar with the budget process and staffing levels, regularly attending meetings, and supporting the functions of various teams.
9. Role models the principals of Just Culture and Organizational Values.
10. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

• Three years of clinical experience required.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.
• Inpatient behavioral health experience is preferred.
• Experience with crisis intervention and management of acute psychiatric conditions is highly desirable.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President of Analytical Development will provide technical, operational, and strategic leadership for Umoja’s analytical development organization, with responsibility for release, characterization, and lifecycle management of analytical methods supporting clinical and commercial cell and gene therapy products. Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), this role will define and execute the company’s end-to-end analytical strategy in close partnership with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Research.

This individual will be a critical leader at the interface of Research and Discovery, GMP Manufacturing, Quality, and CMC Regulatory, with accountability for analytical method development, qualification, validation, transfer, and specification setting for GMP products. The ideal candidate brings deep regulatory experience—particularly IND and BLA submissions—strong people leadership, and a proven ability to scale analytical organizations in fast-paced biotech environments.

This position is based in Louisville, CO (preferred) or Seattle, WA.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Specific requirements include:  

Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Analytical Development and Process Analytics teams, including routine testing to support process and product development.
• Define and own Umoja’s overarching analytical strategy across development stages, from early clinical programs through BLA and commercialization.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of laboratory systems and workflows, including development of high-throughput and automated testing strategies.
• Drive organizational change initiatives to continuously improve efficiency, quality, and business outcomes.

Analytical Development & CMC

• Lead analytical method development, process analytics, and lifecycle management for intermediates, drug substance, and drug product testing.
• Establish analytical strategies for specification setting, comparability, and assay robustness consistent with regulatory expectations.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support CMC strategy, regulatory interactions, and responses to agency questions.
• Author and be accountable for analytical sections of regulatory submissions, including INDs and BLAs.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure effective handoffs of technologies, methods, and data across Research, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory.
• Review CMC project plans and timelines; ensure appropriate prioritization and on-time delivery of analytical milestones.

People, Budget & External Partnerships

• Lead strategic planning, annual goal setting, talent development, succession planning, and organizational design for the function.
• Own OPEX and CAPEX planning and execution in collaboration with Finance and HR.
• Ensure the organization meets budgeted financial goals and operates within approved timelines.
• Select, manage, and oversee external contract laboratories and vendors.
• Champion Umoja’s cultural values and foster a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.

Leadership Competencies

Setting Strategy

• Articulates a clear, compelling vision for the Analytical Development organization aligned with Umoja’s mission and long-term goals.
• Demonstrates creativity and entrepreneurial thinking to push scientific and operational boundaries.
• Translates strategy into realistic, executable plans with measurable outcomes.

Executing for Results

• Sets ambitious goals and holds self and others accountable for delivery.
• Thrives in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments and leads effectively through change.
• Acts with integrity, transparency, and sound judgment in decision-making.

Leading Teams

• Builds trust, inspires collaboration, and develops talent across functions and geographies.
• Models resilience, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence.
• Embraces feedback, self-reflection, and continuous improvement.

Relationships & Influence

• Builds strong, authentic relationships through emotional intelligence and clear communication.
• Influences through credibility, passion, and purpose rather than authority alone.
• Celebrates team success and creates a shared sense of meaning and ownership.

The successful candidate will have:

• Advanced degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related life sciences discipline (MS or PhD preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in biopharmaceutical development, with significant leadership experience in analytical development.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience building, leading, and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep expertise in analytical techniques relevant to cell and gene therapies, including flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR, and cell-based assays.
• Extensive experience authoring and supporting IND and BLA submissions and engaging with regulatory agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Strong working knowledge of analytical development, CMC regulatory strategy, and Quality systems in the cell and gene therapy space.
• Demonstrated success scaling organizations and infrastructure in growth-stage biotech companies.
• Strong understanding of ICH guidelines, pharmacopeial standards, and global regulations governing GMP release testing.
• Excellent strategic, operational, financial, and business acumen.
• Ability to manage complexity, prioritize across multiple programs, and influence across a diverse stakeholder landscape.
• A clear vision for building a sustainable, equitable, and values-driven culture across technical functions.

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Ability to work onsite at our Louisville, CO (preferred) or Seattle, WA location

Salary Range: $310,000 - $350,000

• Previous experience with clinical trials required.
• Oncology-specific experience preferred.

• Certified Clinical Research Professional certification preferred

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

• N/A

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification from Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Therapeutic Options™, or equivalent training preferred
• LivingWorks START or QPR Training preferred
• LivingWorks ASIST preferred
• Adult and/or Youth Mental Health First Aid training preferred

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Machine Learning Scientist to drive the development and translation of cutting-edge ML models that have a direct impact on the care pathway for heart disease diagnosis and prognosis. In this role, you will collaborate with ML scientists, data engineers, biostatisticians, regulatory experts, and senior leadership to understand clinical requirements, develop innovative solutions, and support product development and regulatory approvals. You will also engage in high-impact research collaborations with world-renowned academic and medical institutions.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop state-of-the-art machine learning models for coronary CT angiography imaging applications.
• Conduct rigorous analysis and validation of machine learning algorithms and prototypes.
• Explore novel methods for processing and analyzing large, complex medical imaging datasets.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy ML algorithms in clinical practice.
• Present research findings, insights, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external collaborators.
• Author scientific publications and contribute to patent development.
• Manage collaborative research projects with leading academic partners.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Imaging, or a related technical field; OR an M.S. with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong theoretical and practical expertise in image science, applied mathematics, machine learning, and deep learning.
• Research experience in applying ML and deep learning techniques to medical image processing, including segmentation, registration, classification, reconstruction, and detection.
• Proven track record of publications in top-tier medical imaging or computer vision conferences and journals (e.g., MICCAI, IEEE TMI, CVPR, Medical Image Analysis).
• Proficiency in Python, with experience handling large datasets, implementing ML pipelines, and visualizing analysis results.
• Ability to translate complex clinical requirements into machine learning solutions.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, cross-functional, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 2+ years of postdoctoral research or industry experience.
• Hands-on experience in developing and applying advanced deep learning models, including vision transformers, semi-supervised/self-supervised/unsupervised learning, incremental learning, and continuous learning techniques.
• Strong domain knowledge in CT imaging and its clinical applications.

The base salary range for this role varies by location and is aligned to market benchmarks.

• Candidates located in higher-cost labor markets, including California, Washington, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Washington, DC represent the middle to high end of the range, while candidates located in all other U.S. locations represent the low to middle end of the range.
• Final compensation is determined based on location, experience, skills, and internal equity.

This role is eligible for a 15% target annual bonus, resulting in the following base salary and Total Target Compensation (TTC) ranges:

• Base Salary: $186,000 - $212,000
• TTC: $214,000 - $245,000

*Total Target Compensation (TTC): Total Cash Compensation (including base pay, variable pay, commission, bonuses, etc.) Additionally, stock options, paid benefits, and employee perks are part of your total rewards.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a senior machine learning software engineer to design, build, deploy, monitor, and optimize production-ready ML services in regulated healthcare. You will work hands-on to package, test, orchestrate, deploy, and maintain ML models, improve workflows, and implement CI/CD and automated testing to ensure reliability, performance, and faster delivery of business value.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AI scientists to package and deploy ML models, ensuring reproducibility, versioning, and compliance.
• Build and maintain model serving infrastructure including monitoring, drift detection, automated retraining, and logging.
• Implement unit, integration, and system-level testing for ML models, covering data validation, model correctness, and deployment workflows.
• Develop and operate end-to-end ML pipelines: ingestion → preprocessing → feature engineering → evaluation → deployment → monitoring.
• Integrate CI/CD and MLOps practices for automated model builds, testing, and deployment.
• Identify and resolve workflow inefficiencies or gaps between research and production.
• Recommend and integrate frameworks, libraries, and infrastructure to improve pipeline efficiency, maintainability, and observability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (FDA/HIPAA) in production ML workflows.
  
  

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering for ML production or ML platform delivery.
• Hands-on experience deploying ML models via APIs, batch pipelines, or streaming inference.
• Proficiency in Python (required), Java, or similar, with software engineering best practices for ML workflows.
• Experience with unit, integration, and pipeline-level testing for ML models, including data validation, correctness checks, and reproducibility.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred: SageMaker, S3, EC2) and reproducible ML pipelines.
• Experience with CI/CD, Orchestration tools (Airflow, MLflow, Kubernetes, Terraform) and ML/data platforms(SageMaker, Databricks, Unity Catalog, Snowflake/Snowpark) to build scalable ML data pipelines and model workflows.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with AI scientists, software engineers, and regulatory teams.

The base salary range for this role varies by location and is aligned to market benchmarks.

• Candidates located in higher-cost labor markets, including California, Washington, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Washington, DC represent the middle to high end of the range, while candidates located in all other U.S. locations represent the low to middle end of the range.
• Final compensation is determined based on location, experience, skills, and internal equity.

This role is eligible for a 15% target annual bonus, resulting in the following base salary and Total Target Compensation (TTC) ranges:

• Base Salary: $153,000 - $179,000
• TTC: $176,000 - $206,000

*Total Target Compensation (TTC): Total Cash Compensation (including base pay, variable pay, commission, bonuses, etc.) Additionally, stock options, paid benefits, and employee perks are part of your total rewards.

POSITION SUMMARY

Umoja is seeking a Head of Drug Product Development to join the Process Sciences team. This position will provide leadership for internal and external drug product manufacturing processes for lentiviral vectors, including formulation development, fill-finish and technology transfer activities for early and late-stage programs. Additionally, this position will lead the process aspects of a facility capital project to upgrade internal fill-finish manufacturing.

A successful candidate should have a thorough understanding of formulation development and fill-finish strategies and approaches for both early and late-stage products along with strong communication and collaboration skills to partner with leaders across Umoja.

This is a fully onsite role based at our Louisville, CO location with some expected travel. The level of this role will be determined based on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Specific responsibilities include:  

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Drug Product and Formulation team comprised of Scientists and Engineers including recruiting, performance management, and talent development
• Lead the Drug Product Development team activities for multiple products, including new product introduction for early phase formulation development, internal and external technical transfer, manufacturing support and clinical trial support for a frozen-in-vial lentiviral drug product
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external fill-finish technical transfer
• Drive the late-stage Drug Product Development strategy for formulation development, process qualification for manufacturing
• Lead and serve as the primary technical point of contact for a fill-finish capital project to improve Umoja’s internal manufacturing capability
• Lead formulation and process improvements to stability, final filtration and dosage form
• Collaborate closely with the Process Sciences team (upstream, downstream and optimization), analytical development, manufacturing, supply chain, non-clinical, clinical and research teams
• Proactively communicate Drug Product Development strategy, plans, risks and mitigations to senior internal and external leaders
• Serve as Drug Product Development and/or Process Sciences subject matter expert for Program Teams and Governance
• Maintain familiarity with current scientific literature, experimental methods and manufacturing approaches

The successful candidate will have:

• Director Level: PhD/MS/BS in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology or related field with 10/12/15 years of relevant experience, respectively. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Minimum 6 years of people management experience.
• Senior Director Level: PhD/MS/BS in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology or related field with 15/17/20 years of relevant experience, respectively. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Minimum 10 years of people management experience.
• Extensive experience with early and late phase fill-finish process and formulation development, stability, clinical and regulatory expectations, including IND and BLA authoring and/or strategy
• Extensive experience with technical transfer and GMP manufacturing support, including Process Performance Qualification (PPQ)
• Experience with fill-finish capital projects and practical/working knowledge of EU GMP Annex 1 guideline
• Strong knowledge of drug product characterization, accelerated stability, container-closure selection and analytical methods
• Strong team and executive level communication and collaboration skills, along with self-motivation to contribute to the development of novel cancer immunotherapies
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional and dynamic environment and perform tasks across a variety of levels

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Strong understanding of sub-visible and sub-micron particle measurement and characterization
• Understanding and experience with viral drug products, preferably BSL2 or higher enveloped viruses
• Working knowledge of clinical supply chain
• Upstream, Downstream or other Process Development or Manufacturing experience
• PUPSIT process development, implementation and qualification
• Analytical method development experience, including stability indicating assay development
• Experience with frozen-in-vial and lyophilized/spray dried drug products
• Experience leading extractable and leachable studies
• Familiarity with small-molecule drug substance and drug product formulation and fill-finish

Physical Requirements:  

• 100% compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in biological laboratory environments for wet lab work, including gloves, protective clothing, and eye safety glasses.
• Perform physical tasks required for the role, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, sitting, working your hands in a biosafety cabinet, and occasionally moving materials up to 50 pounds.
• Project-oriented work in this role will require regular on-site presence to complete essential job-related functions.
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Director Level Salary Range: $197,300 - $243,700

Senior Director Level Salary Range: $233,500 - $288,400

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs reports to the Head of Regulatory Affairs and is responsible for content development, compilation, maintenance, and review of the Nonclinical and Clinical Modules for regulatory submissions to support Umoja’s drug products including, DMF, IND and NDA/BLA applications, Health Authority (HA) responses, and briefing packages (including participating in/leading HA meetings). In this role, the Senior Director will be the Regulatory Affairs leader on program teams and will provide expertise to support the development of our in vivo CAR-T therapy programs. This individual will play a critical role in regulatory strategy, study design, execution, and in leading regulatory interactions.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in cell & gene therapy and a strong track record in oncology or rheumatology drug development.

This role will develop and implement regulatory strategies leading to successful registration and life-cycle management of unique and technologically complex products serving patients with cancer and other unmet medical needs. It builds and relies on critical partnerships with key stakeholders to execute the strategies in alignment with business priorities.

We will consider candidates at either the Senior Director or Executive Director level based on candidate's qualifications and experience.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Specific responsibilities include:  

• Independently provide regulatory leadership and oversight for ongoing and planned in vivo CAR-T therapy programs.
• Develop and execute global regulatory strategies to support indication selection, trial design, and endpoints, to support program advancement.
• Develop registration strategies and plans (e.g., TPP development and assessment) to achieve regulatory approvals and desired product labeling.
• Lead global regulatory filings (IND/CTA/BLA/MAA submissions), setting strategy for submissions of product registration documents for health authorities worldwide.
• Primary point of contact with global regulatory agencies to support program advancement.
• Effectively communicate the regulatory strategy, risks, mitigations and overall plans to Regulatory Affairs, program teams, senior management, and external stakeholders (as relevant).
• Identify, communicate, and propose resolutions to both routine and complex issues.
• Provide regulatory advice and guidance in the context of available and expected scientific data, regulatory guidance, and precedent to project teams to support decision making and program advancement.
• Collaborate closely with translational medicine, preclinical, clinical, CMC Regulatory, and technical teams to align overall strategy with scientific discoveries. Demonstrate ability to engage and effectively influence team members across multidisciplinary teams.
• Stay current on emerging trends, competitors, and regulatory guidance in cell & gene therapy and oncology and/or autoimmune therapeutic areas. Conduct regulatory research to assess the impact of relevant global regulations, guidance, and current regulatory environment. Provide interpretation of regulatory authority feedback, policies, guidelines, and directives.
• Work with external program partners collaboratively and effectively to deliver on contractual obligations while moving toward corporate goals and priorities.
• Provide organizational support and mentoring as company grows its product development pipeline.

The successful candidate will have:

• Senior Director Level: PhD/MS/BS in a relevant scientific field required with a minimum of 12/15/15+ years, respectively, of relevant experience in regulatory affairs. Experience in Oncology, Hematology, or related specialty strongly preferred. Successful track record of regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Executive Director Level: PhD/MS/BS in a relevant scientific field required with a minimum of 15/18/18+ years, respectively, of relevant experience in regulatory affairs. Experience in Oncology, Hematology, or related specialty strongly preferred. Successful track record of regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Demonstrated expertise in cell & gene therapy, ideally with CAR-T or T-cell engaging modalities preferred; experience in in vivo gene delivery a plus.
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements for early- and late-stage development of gene and cell therapies.
• Proven ability to interact with regulatory authorities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Passion for innovation and commitment to advancing transformative therapies for patients.

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to travel (~20%) for team meetings and/or regulatory interactions as required. Some international travel possible.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time

Senior Director Salary Range: $253,000 - $312,500
Executive Director Salary Range: $272,900 - $337,000

Position: Associate Director, Product Management (MDx & Enzymes)

Department: Marketing

Position Type: Full time 

Location: Boulder, CO (preferred) 

Experience: MS and +12 years of relevant industry experience, including 2–4 years in people management and a proven track record in product strategy and leadership.

Position Summary
Watchmaker Genomics is seeking a strategic and collaborative Associate Director, Product Management (MDx & Enzymes) to lead our MDx & Enzymes product management team. This individual will play a critical role in advancing product strategy across core molecular diagnostics application specific reagents —including qPCR, RT-qPCR, PCR, and isothermal amplification—and enzyme technologies supporting both MDx and NGS workflows.

This leader will manage a growing team of Product Managers who drive individual portfolio strategies. While each PM leads their respective portfolio strategy team, the Associate Director will act as a strategic sponsor, ensuring alignment, momentum, and cross-functional connectivity. The role also plays a key part in commercialization planning, customer-centric innovation, and early product discovery within Watchmaker’s Product Engine.

This is a highly collaborative role with broad influence across Marketing, R&D, Commercial, and Executive teams. The ideal candidate is a domain expert in MDx and enzymology, an empowering team leader, and a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced and OEM environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Product Managers across the MDx & Enzymes portfolio.
• Set clear goals, drive accountability, and foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and customer centricity.
• Support your team in leading their respective portfolio strategy teams, serving as a strategic sponsor to ensure focus, execution, and alignment with business priorities.

1. Portfolio Strategy & Market Focus

• Own the overarching MDx & Enzymes product strategy, spanning applications such as qPCR, RT-qPCR, PCR, isothermal amplification, and enzyme use in MDx and NGS workflows.
• Guide multi-year portfolio planning and investment prioritization in partnership with Commercial, R&D, and Executive teams.
• Ensure strategies reflect the needs of key market segments (e.g., point-of-care, decentralized testing, centralized labs) and relevant clinical indications (e.g., infectious disease, oncology).

1. Product Innovation & Opportunity Development

• Contribute to Watchmaker’s Product Engine by supporting market research, customer segmentation, competitive landscaping, and new product opportunity identification.
• Sponsor early-stage discovery efforts, helping your team define unmet needs and align scientific feasibility with market demand.
• Drive clarity and alignment across both MDx and NGS innovation areas.

1. Commercial Execution & Lifecycle Support

• Guide your team in planning and executing effective product and commercial launches with differentiated positioning, clear messaging, and commercial alignment.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure go-to-market readiness and long-term product success.
• Support lifecycle management and continuous portfolio optimization to drive sustainable growth.
• Guidance and execution of processes and products to support our OEM channels.

Education and Experience

• MS and +12 years of relevant industry experience, including 2–4 years in people management and a proven track record in product strategy and leadership
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant industry experience in life sciences, diagnostics, or biotechnology.
• 2–4 years in people management 
• Demonstrated Product Management experience, with a strong preference for roles involving cross-functional product development and commercial launch.
• Experience participating in or leading NPD core teams is required.
• Customer-facing experience (e.g., field application, sales, customer discovery) is a plus.
• Experience dealing with OEM customers and processes 
• Experience in collaboratively developing portfolio strategy.
• Deep expertise in MDx applications and enzyme technologies 

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic mindset with strong analytical, market research, and opportunity prioritization skills.
• Strong strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to define and execute long-term growth strategies.
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across functions and leadership levels.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize with clarity, and drive business results.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic and international).
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights and differentiated product value propositions.
• Proven team leadership, with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate high-performing contributors.
• Customer- and market-focused mindset with strong commercial acumen.

Compensation

The base compensation for the Associate Director, Product Management (MDx & Enzymes)  role starts at $150,000 - $170,000 + bonus + equity; actual pay will be adjusted based on skills and experience. Employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off, Holidays, employer covers 75% of base medical plan with buy-up options, EAP (employee assistance program), employer paid dental, employer paid vision, employer paid $25,000 life/AD&D policy, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match..

Application Procedure

To apply for the position, please submit the following in a PDF format on watchmakergenomics.com: 

• Letter of motivation 
• Resume or Curriculum vitae, highlighting relevant qualifications and experience

Applications without a Letter of Motivation will not be considered. Local candidates preferred.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled; however, early submission is encouraged as review will begin immediately.

If selected to participate in the interview process, the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to assess your suitability for the position in terms of the specified requirements will be requested.

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NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

We are only accepting direct applications for this position. We are not working with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters will not be considered and will be deemed the property of Watchmaker Genomics.

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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Watchmaker Genomics is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating a culturally diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics as protected by applicable law.

All applicants will be asked if currently eligible to work in the United States of America; and if now or in the future will require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States.

This position may be subject to pre-employment checks, including driving history check, drug screening and a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. All pre-employment checks will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.