Associate Director, Program Toxicologist, Translational Medicine – Nonclinical Development

BlueRock Therapeutics

Program Toxicologist leading nonclinical safety strategies for BlueRock’s engineered cell therapy pipeline. Partnering with CROs and cross-functional teams from discovery through development.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $0 - $450,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in toxicology strategies, including study design, execution, and regulatory submissions, while ensuring GLP compliance and effective collaboration with CROs and cross-functional teams.

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Ph.D. In Relevant FieldToxicology Experience In IndustryCRO Partnership For Nonclinical StudiesGLP ComplianceAmerican Board Of Toxicology Certification

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Hard Skills

Toxicology Strategy DesignRisk Assessment PreparationNonclinical Study ExecutionTechnical Document PreparationRegulatory Submission Authoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

American Board Of Toxicology Certification

Industry Keywords

Cell-Based TherapiesNeurologyOphthalmologyBiodistributionTumorigenicityLocal Tolerability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, execute, interpret, and communicate toxicology strategies supporting the pipeline from discovery through development
Partner with Research, CMC, Device, and other cross-functional teams on study plans and design
Identify safety-related knowledge gaps and propose risk-mitigation plans
Ensure preparation of risk assessments, safety summaries, and technical documents
Ensure scientifically rigorous execution of nonclinical studies
Support Toxicology Operations with study start-up, execution, and timely reporting of results
Develop CRO relationships and support CRO oversight
Ensure GLP compliance and appropriate study conduct
Travel to CROs to oversee study execution
Collaborate with external experts, including pathologists and expert consultants
Review clinical study protocols and author relevant IB/Annual Report sections as needed
Author regulatory submissions, including nonclinical IND sections, and interact with regulatory agencies
Collaborate within TMND on nonclinical strategy and forward-looking plans
Prepare written and oral presentations for internal and external dissemination
Stay current on the evolving regulatory landscape of cell-based therapies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in relevant field
Minimum of 4 years toxicology experience in industry
Direct experience partnering with CROs to deliver nonclinical studies, such as toxicology, biodistribution, tumorigenicity, and local tolerability
Knowledge of cell therapy space is a plus
Neurology and/or ophthalmology experience is a plus
American Board of Toxicology (ABT) certification preferred
Ability to travel to CRO to oversee study execution

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Pharmaceuticals BlueRock Therapeutics is a clinical-stage cell therapy company developing next-generation medicines that replace cells damaged or lost to disease. The company focuses on regenerative cell therapies with clinical programs in neurology (notably bemdaneprocel for Parkinson’s disease) and ophthalmology, and lists investigational candidates such as OpCT-001. BlueRock emphasizes transforming treatment of degenerative diseases, progressing programs through clinical trials and receiving regulatory designations (e. g. , Orphan Drug and Pioneering Regenerative Medical Product). Associate Director, Program Toxicologist, Translational Medicine – Nonclinical Development Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 0 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Cambridge – Hybrid 💵 $0 - $450k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 📋 Program Manager 👻 Ghost score 0% Apply Now Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Design, execute, interpret, and communicate toxicology strategies supporting the pipeline from discovery through development
Partner with Research, CMC, Device, and other cross-functional teams on study plans and design
Identify safety-related knowledge gaps and propose risk-mitigation plans
Ensure preparation of risk assessments, safety summaries, and technical documents
Ensure scientifically rigorous execution of nonclinical studies
Support Toxicology Operations with study start-up, execution, and timely reporting of results
Develop CRO relationships and support CRO oversight
Ensure GLP compliance and appropriate study conduct
Travel to CROs to oversee study execution
Collaborate with external experts, including pathologists and expert consultants
Review clinical study protocols and author relevant IB/Annual Report sections as needed
Author regulatory submissions, including nonclinical IND sections, and interact with regulatory agencies
Collaborate within TMND on nonclinical strategy and forward-looking plans
Prepare written and oral presentations for internal and external dissemination
Stay current on the evolving regulatory landscape of cell-based therapies 🎯 Requirements
Ph.D. in relevant field
Minimum of 4 years toxicology experience in industry
Direct experience partnering with CROs to deliver nonclinical studies, such as toxicology, biodistribution, tumorigenicity, and local tolerability
Knowledge of cell therapy space is a plus
Neurology and/or ophthalmology experience is a plus
American Board of Toxicology (ABT) certification preferred
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