Executive Director, Toxicology

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE

The Executive Director Toxicology leads a team of toxicologists who develop and implement nonclinical safety strategies for small and large molecule programs in an inter-departmental project team-based structure. Establish and maintain the vision strategy scientific standards and operating model for the Toxicology function to support organizational objectives and portfolio growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Toxicology strategy for small molecule and biotherapeutic programs from discovery through registration.
• Define integrated nonclinical safety safety pharmacology toxicokinetic pharmacokinetic and drug metabolism strategies that support candidate selection IND-enabling activities clinical development and global regulatory submissions.
• Oversee the design conduct monitoring interpretation and reporting of GLP and non-GLP toxicology safety pharmacology and investigative toxicology studies conducted internally or through CROs.
• Represent Toxicology on project teams governance forums regulatory meetings and development partner interactions; communicate scientific rationale risk assessments and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Author review and defend nonclinical pharmacology toxicology and safety sections of regulatory documents including pre-IND packages INDs CTAs IBs NDAs BLAs and global marketing applications.
• Partner with Discovery Clinical Pharmacology Translational Sciences Pathology Regulatory Affairs Clinical Development CMC Quality Assurance CROs and external collaborators to drive integrated development plans and risk-based decision-making.
• Manage CRO and external partner relationships to ensure study quality compliance timelines budgets data integrity and timely delivery of nonclinical outputs.
• Identify and resolve nonclinical safety issues that may affect program progression; develop de-risking strategies and recommendations based on scientific regulatory and portfolio considerations.
• Develop resource plans budget forecasts organizational capabilities and scalable processes to support current and future portfolio needs.
• Drive external scientific visibility through appropriate publications presentations partnerships and participation in relevant scientific forums.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning leadership development talent assessment and creation of a high-performing scientific culture.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attracts hires retains and develops high-performing scientists and scientific leaders; fosters an innovative science-driven work environment; establishes measurable objectives and provides ongoing coaching feedback and performance management.
• Leads trains and mentors staff to develop and expand their expertise and encourages them to create innovative solutions that will increase scientific knowledge and technical capabilities.
• Identifies resources and capabilities required to support current and future portfolio needs; deploys staff according to portfolio priorities resource availability and business objectives; manages group goals timelines and budgets.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education

• PhD in Toxicology Pharmacology Pathology DVM or related discipline and a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• DABT or equivalent board certification preferred.

Experience

• Extensive experience leading toxicology nonclinical safety and safety pharmacology activities in a regulated biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience supporting discovery IND-enabling clinical development and global regulatory submission activities.
• Experience managing CROs external partners cross-functional project teams and people leaders.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of nonclinical safety assessment toxicology safety pharmacology DMPK GLP regulations global regulatory expectations and drug development from discovery through registration.
• Advanced leadership communication collaboration analytical problem-solving decision-making and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex matrix environments manage ambiguity assess risk and communicate scientific recommendations to senior leaders regulatory agencies development partners and cross-functional teams.

Travel Requirements

• 10% Travel may be required up to 10% of the time

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this positionis $285000 - $405500 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidates geographic region which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills experience and internal equity among other factors.

In addition to the base salary as part of our Total Rewards program Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package including a 401k plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program or if field sales staff a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock and receive long-term incentives 15 accrued vacation days in their first year 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs to ensure a comfortable workspace.

DISCLAIMER:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.