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Director, Nonclinical Toxicology Operations

Nurix
Location
Brisbane, California, United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Development & Preclinical
Salary
$220,700 - $252,667
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline (toxicology, pharmacology, biology, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related)
  • 10+ years of relevant biotech or pharmaceutical experience
  • Demonstrable project management ownership of multidisciplinary programs
  • Experience managing CROs and external vendors
  • Direct experience supporting and coordinating IND-enabling activities
  • Working knowledge of small molecule drug discovery and development, nonclinical safety assessment, and GLP requirements
Nice to have
  • Formal project management credential such as PMP
  • Experience in targeted protein degradation, oncology, or immunology
  • Familiarity with AI tools
What the job really is

The Director of Nonclinical Toxicology Operations at Nurix Therapeutics will oversee the planning and execution of nonclinical safety and toxicology activities within the Research and Early Development division. This role involves managing timelines, budgets, and contracts while coordinating cross-functional efforts for targeted protein degradation programs. The candidate will support toxicology study design and vendor management, as well as lead project management for drug discovery initiatives from late lead optimization through IND filing.

Benefits
  • Salary Range: $220,700 - $252,667
Things to weigh
  • On-site presence expected to support close partnership with laboratory and program teams
  • Role involves significant cross-functional coordination, which may require navigating complex team dynamics
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