Associate Director / Director, Toxicology

Beam Therapeutics

Cambridge, MA, United States
Base: $185,000 - $260,000 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid (1-3 days onsite)
Phd or ms with extensive scientific experience
Experience with lnps and gene therapies
Expertise in glp and non-glp studies
Beam Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Toxicology to support nonclinical safety assessments for their gene editing programs. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in toxicology, particularly with LNPs and gene therapies, and will be responsible for regulatory filings and cross-functional collaboration

Job Summary

  • Beam Therapeutics is seeking a highly talented Associate Director/Director of Toxicology to lead nonclinical safety assessments for its precision genetic medicine programs.
  • The successful candidate will be accountable for designing and executing phase-appropriate safety strategies from discovery through commercialization while managing interactions with CROs.
  • This role requires deep expertise in regulatory filings, including authoring nonclinical safety sections for US and international applications and resolving health authority queries.

Matching Summary

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Beam Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Toxicology to support nonclinical safety assessments for their gene editing programs. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in toxicology, particularly with LNPs and gene therapies, and will be responsible for regulatory filings and cross-functional collaboration.

Salary

Base: $185,000 - $260,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or MS with extensive scientific experience
  • Experience with LNPs and gene therapies
  • Expertise in GLP and non-GLP studies
  • Knowledge of FDA and EMEA regulations
  • CRO protocol design and study execution

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to deliver clear presentations
  • Cross-functional collaborative project experience
  • Hands-on delivery-oriented approach
  • Inspiring leadership style
  • High ethical standards and integrity

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. with 8+ years OR MS with 12+ years experience
  • BS with 15+ years experience considered
  • Onsite work required 1-3 days per week

Work Rights

Not specified

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