CareerPlan

Project Toxicologist, Director – Oncology Targeted Delivery (OTD) Safety Science, Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (Cambridge, MA or Gaithersburg, MD)

US - Gaithersburg - MDFull-time$185k–$277k2026-08-21 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Lead toxicology strategies for novel oncology therapies (radioconjugates, ADCs, small molecules) to predict, assess, and mitigate safety risks from discovery to regulatory submission.

Role type

Director, Project Toxicologist (Oncology R&D)

Builds

Investigative toxicology programs and safety data supporting IND filings and development milestones.

Domain

Oncology drug discovery and development / Preclinical safety science

Required skills

Regulatory toxicology, Investigative toxicology, Radioconjugate expertise, ADC expertise, Translational safety (in vitro/in silico/in vivo), IND filing support, Cross-functional leadership, Scientific communication

Preferred skills

Radioconjugate experience, Small-molecule oncology therapeutics knowledge

Technologies

Organ-on-chip, Imaging, Omics

Responsibilities

Design and oversee regulatory and investigative toxicology programs; Apply toxicology expertise to anticipate clinical safety risks; Integrate emerging technologies to address complex safety questions; Present scientific conclusions to governance bodies; Maintain expertise in regulatory standards and preclinical safety; Provide strategic input for in-licensing and due diligence.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with hands-on scientific expertise