Vir Biotechnology
Director, Toxicology
San Francisco, California, United States · Director · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$5,082 more — $208,582 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $208,582 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Natural Sciences Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Natural Sciences Managers (11-9121) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- This position reports to the VP of Translational Development.
- This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in the office.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the nonclinical toxicology strategy across multiple development programs from candidate selection through registration and life cycle management
- Accountable for the design, review and interpretation of nonclinical toxicology study reports and report finalization consistent with the necessary global regulatory and compliance requirements
- Leads development and review of regulatory documents (CTAs, IMPDs, INDs, BLAs, etc) and interact with regulatory authorities as needed
- Partner with and provide subject matter expertise to key internal stakeholders (e.g. Regulatory, Clinical, CMC) and their external co-collaborators to ensure proper integration of nonclinical activities into overall development plans
- Maintains a current understanding of significant literature and methodology, as well as the scientific literature related to Vir Bio's pipeline and R&D projects
- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer.
Requirements
- 12+ years of relevant experience in industry conducting biologics and pharmaceutical research and development, and preferably with oncology and infectious disease biologics specialization
- Working knowledge of FDA, EMA, and ICH guidance including GLP regulations
- Experience in authoring regulatory submissions, e.g. INDs, BLA and preparing science-based responses to regulatory inquiries
- Excellent scientific written and oral communication skills are required
- Ability to work highly effectively and collaboratively with multiple departments and on cross-functional project teams
- Willingness to learn new areas of expertise
- Strong knowledge of GLP regulations and regulatory guidelines for testing biologics is required
Nice to have
- DABT Certification strongly preferred
Compensation
- The expected salary range for this position is $203,500 to $284,000 per year.
Company info
- The expected salary range for this position is $203,500 to $284,000 per year.
- Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
- Vir Biotechnology's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person's experience and qualifications.
- All full-time employees receive a package that includes compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir Biotechnology benefits and perks such as health and welfare benefit plans, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, 401K match and lunch each day in the office.
- Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
- All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications.
- Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics.
- This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs.
- Vir Biotechnology also strongly commits to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment.
- Vir Biotechnology Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for Vir Biotechnology.
- Unsolicited resumes sent to the company from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Vir Biotechnology and do not obligate us to pay fees should we hire from those resumes.
- We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees.
- For hires based in the United States, Vir Biotechnology, participates in E-Verify.
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to bring discovery candidates into development and through licensure
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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