Overview In this role you partner scientifically with cross-functional teams to execute nonclinical programs that advance differentiated therapies. You will lead outsourced study execution and oversee regulatory deliverables, contributing at the interface of discovery and early clinical development. You'll interpret data, inform study design, and support integrated development plans while maintaining high scientific standards. The position offers impact across late-stage programs and portfolio priorities within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Compensation / Benefits- hybrid work environment
- onsite gym
- snacks and beverages
- stock equity
- bonus
- comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Responsibilities- Plan, coordinate, and execute nonclinical in vitro and in vivo studies supporting efficacy, MOA, and proof of concept
- Serve as a knowledge holder for assigned programs, contributing MOA, study design, data interpretation, and risk assessment
- Lead day-to-day outsourced study execution, including CRO contracts, work orders, scopes of work, budgets, and timelines
- Coordinate test-article and API supply, sample shipment and tracking with CROs and internal partners
- Review study protocols, amendments, data packages, and final reports for scientific quality and program alignment
- Analyze and communicate study findings through reports, graphical summaries, presentations, and cross-functional discussions
- Author, review, and quality-control nonclinical study reports and regulatory-type materials (pre-IND, IND, NDA, Type B briefing materials)
- Support non-GLP and GLP pivotal studies ensuring compliance with requirements and timelines
- Collaborate with Translational Science, Toxicology, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, and Program Management for integrated development plans
- Maintain high standards of scientific rigor, data integrity, and study reproducibility
Key requirements- Advanced degree in pharmacology, biology, toxicology, biomedical sciences, or related life-sciences field with 3+ years experience; or bachelor/master with 5+ years experience
- Experience supporting in vitro and in vivo nonclinical research with molecular, cellular, or biochemical approaches to elucidate MOA, target identification, or compound screening
- Ability to review literature, protocols, data, and regulatory documentation and translate findings into actionable conclusions
- Strong organizational and project-management skills for handling multiple studies, vendors, deliverables, and priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication for scientific reports, presentations, and regulatory documentation
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and influencing skills within multidisciplinary, matrixed teams
- Proactive, curious, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with ability to escalate when needed
- Enterprise and entrepreneurial mindset
- collaboration
- problem-solving
- communication
- nonclinical in vitro and in vivo study design and execution
- CRO/vendor management
- regulatory documentation (pre-IND, IND, NDA)
