Director, Nonclinical Safety Assessment Expert – Multiple Therapeutic Areas

Kerr Dental

Director overseeing nonclinical safety assessments for drug development. Leading interdisciplinary teams and engaging with global Health Authorities for regulatory compliance.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $185,500 - $344,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide global, end to end nonclinical safety leadership across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities.
Serve as the primary Preclinical Safety (PCS) authority on cross functional R&D teams and in interactions with global Health Authorities.
Lead PCS Target Teams to design, integrate, interpret, and apply nonclinical safety assessment programs.
Represent Preclinical Safety on cross functional R&D project teams.
Define and implement fit for purpose, modality appropriate nonclinical programs in collaboration with PCS and external line functions.
Lead global Health Authority interactions, including negotiation on safety issues and scientific interpretation.
Author nonclinical safety sections of internal and regulatory documents.
Drive and coordinate communication strategies between PCS and R&D project teams.
Mentor and coach colleagues on drug development strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD, DVM, PharmD, or equivalent) in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or related discipline; or DABT; or equivalent industry experience.
5 plus years of experience as a nonclinical safety Project Team member, preferably across multiple development phases up to registration.
8 or more years of experience in nonclinical drug development (e.g., project toxicologist, pharmacologist, study director).
Demonstrated expertise across multiple modalities (e.g., small molecules, biotherapeutics, oligonucleotides) and their safety considerations.
Proven track record of direct interaction with global Health Authorities, including shaping regulatory strategy and submission writing.
Recognized scientific and regulatory expertise in nonclinical safety assessment within a global drug development context.
Demonstrated leadership and influence in complex, matrix managed, international project environments.
Strong problem solving capability in multidisciplinary, project driven settings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Performance-based cash incentive
Eligibility for annual equity awards

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Hard Skills & Tools

nonclinical safety assessmenttoxicologypharmacologydrug developmentregulatory strategysubmission writingsafety assessment programsproject toxicologistbiotherapeuticssmall molecules

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcoachingproblem solvingcommunicationinfluencecollaborationnegotiationstrategic thinkingteam coordination

Certifications

PhDMDDVMPharmDDABT