Director, Toxicology

Pliant Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company seeking a Director of Toxicology to lead nonclinical safety strategies across its discovery and development portfolio. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep industry experience and a proven track record of U.S. and ex-U.S. regulatory submissions.

Requirements

• PhD in Toxicology, Biology, Pharmacology or related scientific discipline; Board certification (DABT) required
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in nonclinical safety evaluation across drug discovery and development
• Demonstrated expertise in small and large molecule Discovery/Regulatory Safety Assessment and regulatory toxicology guidelines, requirements, and standards (GLP, OECD, ICH, CTD, etc.)
• Proven ability to develop and implement nonclinical strategies that support clinical progression and regulatory approval
• Strong scientific judgement, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including regulatory document authorship and executive-level presentation experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively on cross-functional project teams

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Annual target bonus