Evommune

Director, Toxicology

Palo Alto, CA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$226k-$280kDetected 3 days ago

PharmacologyFDA RegulatoryScientific WritingResearchExperimental DesignCommunicationCollaborationRegulatory Affairs

About the role

Evommune is seeking an experienced and highly motivated PhD Toxicologist to join the company as Director, Toxicology.
The successful candidate will bring strong scientific judgment, hands-on experience managing outsourced toxicology studies, and a solid understanding of regulatory expectations for nonclinical safety assessment.
This is a highly collaborative, individual-contributor role that requires both strategic thinking and operational execution in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.

Develop and execute nonclinical toxicology strategies for assigned development programs.
Provide scientific guidance on nonclinical safety risks, study design, and program advancement.
Design, oversee, interpret, and report exploratory, IND-enabling, and clinical-stage toxicology studies.
Manage external contract research organizations, consultants, study directors, and other scientific partners.
Partner closely with colleagues in Research, DMPK, Translational Sciences, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, and Program Management.
Support due diligence, portfolio evaluation, and other scientific activities as needed.
This individual will provide toxicology strategy and executional support across Evommune's development programs.

Experience supporting small molecule programs.
Board certification in toxicology, such as DABT.
Experience in immunology, inflammation, dermatology, or immune-mediated diseases.
Experience supporting programs from candidate selection through early clinical development.
Prior experience working in a small or mid-sized biotechnology company.
Core Competencies Strong scientific and regulatory judgment.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Clear and concise communication of complex scientific information.

Company-sponsored benefits, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, as well as pet insurance.
In addition, we offer a 401(k) plan, ample time-off programs, paid parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, and an employee referral bonus program.
Support the preparation of nonclinical sections of regulatory submissions, including pre-IND briefing packages, INDs, clinical trial applications, investigator brochures, and responses to health authority questions.

equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

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