Associate Director, Toxicology

Role: Lead nonclinical toxicology strategy for neurodegenerative disease programs, guiding safety assessments from discovery through clinical stages. Responsibilities: develop and oversee toxicology approaches, interpret safety pharmacology data, inform risk assessments, support regulatory submissions (IND), and manage outsourced/internal safety studies. Influence cross-functional teams by integrating toxicology insights into program decisions, and mentor junior scientists. Drive innovation in safety evaluation while representing toxicology in governance discussions. Qualifications: PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or related life sciences with 10+ years of industry experience, demonstrating expertise in nonclinical safety assessments across multiple modalities or indications, and experience supporting regulatory interactions preferred. Skills: strong scientific judgment, strategic thinking, cross-functional influence, and effective communication. High-Value: focus on neurodegenerative diseases, safety assessment from discovery to clinical development, regulatory engagement, and leadership in toxicology science. WorkSetup: not specified.