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Senior Director, Toxicology

Disc Medicine · Massachusetts - Hybrid · Hybrid

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About Disc Medicine

Backed by Atlas Venture.

About the role

Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, first-in-class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis.

What they're looking for

  • D. in toxicology with 10-14 years of experience overseeing toxicology programs and conducting GLP toxicology studies within the pharmaceutical industry
  • Strong understanding of global toxicology guidelines, such as ICH, FDA, and EMA
  • Planning and execution of IND-enabling studies to support first-in-human studies
  • Planning and execution of late-stage nonclinical toxicity studies
  • Strong expertise in writing and presenting nonclinical safety data within Common Technical Documents for submission to regulatory authorities (e.g., IND, NDA, MAA)
  • Possesses excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
More about this role

Join our team in a dynamic hybrid role, offering flexibility to work remotely or from our headquarters in Watertown, MA.

Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, first-in-class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Disc Medicine values collaboration, professional development, and scientific integrity and promotes an inclusive company culture that empowers and inspires.

Disc Medicine is seeking an experienced, strategic Senior Director, Toxicology to join our team. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Head of Toxicology, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading nonclinical safety assessments and driving toxicology strategy across the Disc portfolio. The successful candidate will provide critical safety expertise from early-stage discovery and IND-enabling studies through to global market...

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