Director of Toxicology

Key Responsibilities:

• Own nonclinical safety strategy for assigned programs, ensuring toxicology plans support candidate selection, IND-enabling development, clinical progression, and later-stage regulatory milestones.
• Design and oversee discovery, exploratory, investigative, and regulatory toxicology studies, including non-GLP and GLP studies.
• Direct CROs, consultants, and external partners, holding them accountable for scientific quality, compliance, timelines, and transparent communication.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD preferred in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Biology, or related discipline; DABT certification desirable.
• 8+ years of relevant biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CRO, or regulatory agency experience.
• Deep expertise in general toxicology, regulatory toxicology, and Good Laboratory Practices.

Company Overview:

• Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into therapies for CNS disorders.
• The company values trust, ownership, curiosity, and results, and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Praxis offers a collaborative environment focused on advancing high-impact medicines for patients with complex brain disorders.