Associate Director of Toxicology (CONTRACT)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Director of Toxicology (CONTRACT) to join our team, with a focus on the safety evaluation of RNA-based therapies. The successful candidate will lead early screening and pharm/tox studies, ensuring the advancement of novel RNA therapeutics through early discovery. This individual will be critical for managing and interpreting nonclinical studies and working closely with cross-functional teams to drive program success. Qualifications: - Lead the design and execution of nonclinical screening and pharm/tox studies to identify new RNA-LNP drug candidates. - Analyze and interpret study data and provide insights to guide project decisions. - Manage relationships with external contract research organizations (CROs) conducting studies, ensuring study integrity and alignment with program goals. - Collaborate closely with internal discovery, pharmacology, bioanalysis and molecular pathology teams to align on study deliverables and overall program objectives. - Conduct site visits to CROs to assess technical capabilities and ensure studies are executed in strict accordance with protocols - Act as the first line of contact for study-related...