SciPro has partnered with a leading global pharmaceutical company who is seeking an experienced toxicologist to join its growing Discovery & Investigative Toxicology organization. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive preclinical safety strategy to support drug discovery and early development programs across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of nonclinical safety studies to inform candidate selection and development decisions
- Provide strategic toxicology input into cross-functional discovery teams and influence early research direction
- Collaborate closely with DMPK, biology, chemistry, and regulatory colleagues to ensure robust safety assessments
- Contribute to or lead a team of toxicologists focused on mechanistic and project-based toxicology support
- Apply innovative approaches and mechanistic insights to identify and mitigate risks early in the pipeline
- Communicate toxicology strategies, findings, and risk assessments to internal and external stakeholders
Preferred Experience & Qualifications:
- PhD in Toxicology or a related discipline with 7+ years of relevant industry experience (or MS/BS with 15+ years)
- Experience in a discovery or development toxicology setting within pharma, biotech, or CRO environments
- Track record of leadership (team or project-based), with the ability to influence cross-functional decision-making
- Deep understanding of toxicology study design, data interpretation, and regulatory standards
- Familiarity with a range of therapeutic modalities, including RNA-based, gene therapy, ADCs, and other novel platforms
- Strategic thinker, excellent communicator, and comfortable operating in a matrixed environment
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