# Associate Director, Nonclinical Development at Avalyn

- Company: Avalyn
- What the company does: Backed by Norwest.
- Company website: https://www.avalynpharma.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Boston, MA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-16
- Apply: https://www.avalynpharma.com/culture-careers/?gh_jid=5413065008#job-opportunities
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/avalyn-associate-director-nonclinical-development/

## About the role

The Associate Director, Nonclinical Development will serve as a key scientific contributor within the Translational Sciences organization, supporting the advancement of Avalyn's pipeline through pre-clinical and clinical development stages. This individual will contribute to integrated development strategies that leverage pharmacology, translational science, biomarkers, and nonclinical evidence packages to inform candidate progression, dose selection, regulatory submissions, and clinical development plans.

## What they're looking for

- Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in Pharmacology, Physiology, Pulmonary Biology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field is required
- A minimum of 7-10 plus years of relevant industry experience in translational sciences, nonclinical pharmacology, or related functions within biopharmaceutical drug development is required
- Demonstrated experience with inhaled drug delivery and/or respiratory pharmacology is highly preferred
- Deep knowledge of pulmonary fibrosis biology and relevant in vitro , ex vivo , and in vivo disease models is required, familiarity with complex signaling pathways is a plus
- Familiarity with biomarker strategy, including identification, qualification, and application in early-phase clinical trials
- Exceptional scientific writing skills with demonstrated experience serving as a primary author for regulatory submissions, development plans, study reports, investigator brochures, briefing books, and manuscripts

Tags: Nonclinical and Translational Sciences