# Director, Toxicology at Vir

- Company: Vir
- What the company does: Vir is leveraging immunologic breakthroughs to address unmet patient needs in infectious disease and beyond. Backed by SoftBank VF.
- Company website: https://www.vir.bio/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $204K to $284K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-07-20
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/virbiotechnologyinc/jobs/4716803005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vir-director-toxicology/

## About the role

Vir Biotechnology is seeking an experienced Director, Toxicology to lead nonclinical safety strategies across our infectious disease and oncology portfolio. In this role, you will provide scientific leadership for toxicology and safety assessment activities from candidate selection through clinical development, working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to advance programs efficiently and effectively.

## What they're looking for

- DVM or PhD in Pharmacology/Toxicology or Biomedical Sciences
- DABT Certification strongly preferred
- 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
- Functional understanding of QA, regulatory, and clinical responsibilities to guide key nonclinical activities, setting up drug candidates for success at all stages of development

Tags: Development