Director, Nonclinical

Responsible for building and leading the nonclinical function to support the advancement of novel therapeutic candidates. This role requires a proactive, execution-oriented leader who can independently drive nonclinical strategy, design, and operations across multiple programs. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments where priorities shift, and cross-functional collaboration is critical. Lead strategy, planning, design, and execution of nonclinical activities for antimicrobial peptide-based therapies targeting orthopaedic infections, ensuring regulatory and development alignment. The candidate will oversee microbiology, pharmacology, toxicology, efficacy, and safety studies. Ensure compliance with GLP, FDA, ICH, and contribute to nonclinical sections of IND submissions.