Job Description
The Nonclinical Drug Safety department is seeking amotivated and talentedtoxicologistto conduct and/or monitor toxicity studies (GLP and non-GLP) as a Study Director or Study Monitor. Toxicologists at our Company are integral members and leaders of collaborative cross functional scientific teams, addressing challenges from early discovery to late development. Our toxicologists provide scientific leadership in the design and overall conduct of in vivo studies and integrate the findings from all contributing scientists into reports that characterize the safety profile of drug candidates.
Serve as the single point of control (Study Director) on assigned acute through chronic general toxicology studies across allmodalities. Interactwith technical, veterinary, and scientific staff to ensure that the study is in compliance withthe protocol, amendments, Standard Operating Procedures, regulations, safety guidelines, and company policies and procedures.
Critically analyze and interpret data. Integrate data from other areas (e.g., clinical pathology, pathology,toxicokinetics) in written reports used for regulatorysubmissions, andcommunicate results within established timelines.
Demonstrate enterprise mindset and strategic thinking, proactively identifying opportunities, anticipating challenges, and contributing to solutions aligned withNonclinical Drug Safetyorganizational priorities.
Deliver high-quality results with accountability and agility, translating objectives into action while continuously improving,embracing change, and demonstrating leadership.
As needed, lead and/or participate in method development, inter-group initiatives, and various related scientific projects.
Required Skills:
Animal Studies, Effective Written Communication, Evaluate Information, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Oral Communications, Proactive Thinking, Study Directing, Study Monitoring, Teamwork, Toxicology
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply
Current Contingent Workers apply
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
The salary range for this role is
$142,400.00 - $224,100.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .
You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
09/30/2026
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