Director, Toxicology

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The role is listed on behalf of a partner company who manages all applications and next steps.

About the role

Our partner is looking for a Director, Toxicology based in the United States. This role offers the opportunity to provide scientific leadership and strategic toxicology expertise within the drug development ecosystem. The position focuses on guiding non-clinical development strategies, supporting regulatory submissions, and advancing safe and effective therapies. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pharmacologists, statisticians, modelers, and drug development specialists, to deliver high-impact solutions for complex programs. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in applied toxicology, strong regulatory knowledge, and experience supporting diverse therapeutic areas. This position requires a strategic thinker who can independently lead projects, advise clients, and translate scientific data into actionable development decisions. You will play a key role in shaping safety assessment strategies and supporting successful outcomes across innovative pharmaceutical programs.

Accountabilities

• Serve as a recognized scientific expert responsible for providing toxicology leadership across drug development projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to evaluate safety data, support regulatory strategies, and guide non-clinical development decisions.
• Provide expert toxicology guidance to support non-clinical and clinical development plans, safety assessments, and drug development strategies.
• Lead due diligence activities and perform gap analyses of non-clinical data packages to identify risks and opportunities.
• Design toxicology programs supporting regulatory milestones, including IND, NDA/BLA submissions, and post-registration studies.
• Develop study strategies and collaborate with clients to identify appropriate CRO partners and oversee study execution, data analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare and contribute to regulatory documentation, including non-clinical sections for submissions and responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Design investigative approaches to evaluate toxicology findings and determine their relevance to human safety.
• Represent project teams in discussions with regulatory authorities when required.
• Partner with experts across pharmacology, clinical development, and related disciplines to serve as the toxicology lead on cross-functional drug development teams.
• Provide scientific oversight and mentorship to associates and junior team members when applicable.
• Support client and alliance relationships through clear communication, strategic recommendations, and scientific expertise.
• Influence best practices in pharmacology and toxicology within the broader drug development environment.

Requirements

• Possess advanced toxicology expertise, pharmaceutical development experience, and the ability to lead complex scientific initiatives while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• PhD in Pharmacology, Toxicology, or a related scientific field with a minimum of 4-6 years of post-degree experience within a drug development company, consulting organization, CRO, regulatory agency, or similar environment.
• Experience supporting at least three non-clinical development programs involving small molecules, biologics, gene therapies, RNA-based therapies, proteins, or related modalities.
• Strong knowledge of toxicology principles, safety pharmacology, and regulatory expectations for drug development.
• Experience designing and outsourcing GLP and non-GLP toxicology and safety pharmacology studies.
• Proven ability to address questions and feedback from global regulatory agencies.
• Experience authoring non-clinical sections of IND, NDA, and BLA submissions.
• Background supporting multiple therapeutic areas such as oncology, CNS, inflammation, metabolic disease, or cardiovascular programs.
• Ability to develop safety margins based on non-clinical toxicity findings and clinical exposure data.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with scientific and business stakeholders.
• Strong client management, relationship-building, and consulting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other business productivity tools.
• Board certification in toxicology or a related credential is preferred.

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology development programs.

Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams of scientific and drug development experts.

Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and complex global projects.

Professional growth opportunities through collaboration and leadership responsibilities.

Flexible work environment supporting remote work opportunities.

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Opportunity to influence safety strategies for next-generation therapies.

How Jobgether Works

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