Senior Director, Toxicology

Company: EQRx, Inc.
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Rx Creation Cambridge, Massachusetts, United, States Full-Time Innovative solutions are cultivated by collaboration that builds upon each person's knowledge, experiences, and creativity, and working together toward our common mission of remaking medicine. EQRx believes responsibility can be revolutionary. Want to make a difference while advancing your career? Come join a team that is working towards our bold mission of developing innovative medicines at radically low prices to help people get the medicines they need. --- What You'll Do You will develop and manage overall toxicology strategy and plans at multiple CROs for development candidate selection and post-IND filing based on clinical development and marketing plans. You will design, direct and interpret investigative toxicology studies, based upon off & on-target safety profiles of the candidate drugs. You will monitor toxicology studies for appropriate conduct, accuracy and timely execution; audit raw data for accuracy, review draft reports and finalize them as submission-ready documents for regulatory authorities. You will evaluate pre-clinical safety data and have the ability to do due diligence on IND and post-FIH molecules. The Impact You Will Have

• This dynamic role will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects with different drug modalities and a breadth of therapeutic areas including oncology, autoimmune & inflammation disorders and rare diseases. As Senior Director, Toxicology you will bring scientific expertise and leadership for the safety assessment of EQRx programs. We are an early stage company, so this is a highly visible and impactful role in our organization. We are on a critical mission to bring quality solutions to patients at a fraction of the price. This role will help us drive forward towards that pinnacle goal of truly putting patients first.
• You have a Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pathology, Physiology, Biochemistry or expertise in related biological science disciplines (an emphasis on Oncology/Immunology and Inflammation targets is preferred)
• You have a DVM/Ph.D. or DVM; Board Certification in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology (ACVP) (Board Certification in Toxicology (DABT) is highly desired)
• You have deep experience in toxicology in small molecule and biologics drug discovery and development in the Biotech/Pharma industry
• You have experience in filing multiple global INDs/CTAs (experience in filing NDAs is a plus)
• You possess an in-depth understanding of toxicology and/or toxicologic pathology, and have experience designing, directing and critically evaluating results of exploratory and GLP-compliant toxicology studies
• You have experience with IND filings and post-FIH safety studies, and the ability to do due diligence in support of IND filings
• You play well in the sandbox. You understand relationships are key and have strong interpersonal skills.
• You are a leader. Teams love working with you and you are someone who takes pride in mentoring and supporting the careers of others.
• You can thrive in a smaller company environment and love the pace of a true startup
• You're a team player who is willing to roll-up your sleeves and get the job done. Your work should matter and allow you the freedom to be 100% you. We spend too much time and effort in our career to not feel excited and proud about what we do and who we do it with. In other words, your career is too important for your next move to be just another job, so let's work together to change the world and bring affordable medicines to all patients. We aren't about a bunch of empty slogans on a wall or words on a coffee cup - you can find that in lots of places. We are a culture of individuals with diverse backgrounds and personalities. The Dreamer Are you ready to think differently and embrace the journey?
  • EQuality Medicines: Equally good or better, innovative medicines
  • EQuitable Medicines: Making innovative medicines affordable
  • EQual Access: Sustainable, frictionless access for people to cutting-edge medicines We have a bold mission and are looking for equally bold people who want to join us and help make a difference in the world. If you want to grease the wheel we are definitely not for you. Want to build the wheel? We might be just what you are looking for. EQRx is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It's (mutually) beneficial . You're curious about what sets us apart from the rest. What do you get from working at EQRx? So, let's start big-working at EQRx means having the opportunity to change the world. By joining a team that's remaking medicine development from start to finish, you're going to enjoy the daily rush of throwing caution to the wind and doing things differently by:
    • Working with the smartest game-changers in the industry
    • Cutting down the red tape of "the way things are done"
    • Seeing and feeling the daily impact of your work
    • Growing as a professional and a person
    • Committing to neverending social responsibility And, yes-we also have a killer list of things that'll help you shine as part of the team. But to us, these are just table stakes.
      • 100% Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
      • Flexible Spending Account
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • Free snacks and drinks *As EQRx grows, please note that some of these are subject to change. Find Your Professional
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        • 50 Hampshire Street
          Cambridge, MA 02139
          (617) 315-2255 Two-hour street parking is available. There are also several parking garages in the surrounding area.

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