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Associate Director, Toxicology

Latigo Biotherapeutics · San Francisco, California · On-site

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About Latigo Biotherapeutics

Disrupt Pain Without Opioids. While other treatments dull pain, Latigo’s solutions target the source of pain before it reaches the central nervous system. The result is healing without dependence, and relief that can help restore quality of life. Backed by 5AM Ventures.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Director of Toxicology (Nonclinical Safety) to support the advancement of our pipeline programs. This individual will play a key role in designing, executing, and interpreting nonclinical safety strategies across discovery and development programs. This role will contribute to research and development programs. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Serve as the nonclinical safety/toxicology subject matter expert on multidisciplinary project teams
  • Provide integrated assessments of nonclinical data and evaluate overall risk/benefit profiles
  • Contribute to development candidate selection and overall program strategy
  • IND-enabling toxicology and safety pharmacology studies
  • Post-IND studies (e.g., sub-chronic, chronic, reproductive, carcinogenicity)
More about this role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Director of Toxicology (Nonclinical Safety) to support the advancement of our pipeline programs. This individual will play a key role in designing, executing, and interpreting nonclinical safety strategies across discovery and development programs. This role will contribute to research and development programs.

The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert on cross-functional teams and contribute to regulatory strategy, ensuring that nonclinical programs are scientifically robust and aligned with development timelines.

Nonclinical Strategy & Leadership

  • Serve as the nonclinical safety/toxicology subject matter expert on multidisciplinary project teams
  • Provide integrated assessments of nonclinical data and evaluate overall risk/benefit profiles
  • Contribute to development candidate selection and overall program strategy

Study Design & Execution

  • Design, oversee, and monitor nonclinical safety studies, including:

Exploratory/non-GLP toxicology studies

  • IND-enabling toxicology and safety pharmacology studies
  • Post-IND studies (e.g., sub-chronic, chronic, reproductive, carcinogenicity)
  • Manage and...

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