Senior Director of Research

Capricor Therapeutics

3 months ago

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San Diego, CA

Onsite

Full Time

Director

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About this role

The Senior Director of Research at Capricor Therapeutics leads the exosome-focused Research & Development organization in San Diego. This role provides scientific and strategic leadership, overseeing daily research operations and guiding the development of the therapeutic pipeline. The director partners with internal and external stakeholders to align research initiatives with company goals. The position is lab-based within a fast-paced, collaborative biotechnology environment focused on transformative therapies for rare diseases.

Skills

Qualifications

PhD in Molecular BiologyPhD in Cell BiologyPhD in Biochemistry

About Capricor Therapeutics

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Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAPR) is a San Diego–based biotechnology company developing cell- and exosome-based therapeutics for muscular and other select diseases. Its lead candidate, deramiocel (CAP‑1002), is an allogeneic cell therapy currently in Phase 3 clinical development for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Capricor is also advancing exosome technology as a next‑generation platform, engineering exosomes to deliver nucleic acids and proteins to treat or prevent a variety of diseases. The company focuses on translating these platforms into novel therapeutic and preventive products.