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Associate Director Toxicology

Scorpion Therapeutics

Position Summary Associate Director (Translational Science) overseeing preclinical safety assessment/toxicology deliverables. Hybrid role (San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; or Princeton, NJ) requiring ~3 days/week in office. Primary Responsibilities Plan and design preclinical safety/t toxicology programs (design, logistics, resourcing, schedules) and identify critical support needs. Provide scientific oversight from lead optimization through IND/NDA and nonclinical post-marketing approval requirements. Monitor CROs for quality/compliance and manage vendors/consultants (study design, execution coordination, quality, scientific rigor). Review and contribute to toxicology reports; oversee test compound delivery, shipment, and supply. Work cross-functionally, coordinate as needed, proactively communicate status/issues, and guide teams to resolve study/project issues. Qualifications BS or MS in a relevant field. Target 8 years’ relevant experience in preclinical safety/t toxicology for drug development (pharma/biotech). DABT certification strongly preferred (or equivalent education/experience). Key Skills/Knowledge Preclinical safety/t toxicology strategy execution; experimental/statistical tools; instrumentation. Knowledge of study types: acute/chronic toxicology, safety pharmacology, DART, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity. GLP study monitoring experience at CROs; report composition/review for accuracy/quality/compliance. Knowledge of GLP, ICH, FDA guidance, and regulations. Strong communication, influencing/problem-solving, collaboration in cross-functional/semi-virtual teams; willingness to travel. Benefits (US-based employees) Medical/dental/vision; employer-paid life/disability/travel/EAP; 401(k) match (1:1 up to 5%); equity/bonus; stock purchase plan; 15+ vacation days; paid holidays; paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics

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