Director Toxicology

Frontage Laboratories, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Employer Match with immediatevest

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, and Com"

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Generous Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Frontage Laboratories Inc. in Chicago is seeking an experienced Director of Toxicology with specialized DART expertise to lead nonclinical programs, oversee study design and data interpretation, and mentor a team of study directors and scientific staff.

You will drive GLP-compliant studies, engage with clients, support regulatory submissions, and stay current with evolving guidelines and scientific advances in toxicology.

Qualifications

• PhD, D.V.M or equivalent in Toxicology or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in CRO/pharma/biotech settings.
• Expertise in reproductive and developmental toxicology study design and interpretation.
• Experience serving as Study Director in GLP-compliant studies.
• Leadership of scientific teams with regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead General Toxicology, Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology studies per GLP.
• Provide direction for study design, protocol development, and data interpretation.
• Serve as Study Director or Senior Scientific Advisor on complex programs.
• Mentor and grow a team of Study Directors and scientific staff.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables, timelines, and client satisfaction.
• Interact with clients to provide scientific guidance and support business development.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and audits/inspections (FDA, OECD, etc.).
• Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements and scientific advances.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Communication

Education

PhD, D.V.M or equivalent in Toxicology or related field

Job description

Reports to: Vice President of Safety and Toxicology

Full-time

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada, Europe, and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Our Chicago, IL site provides services in General Toxicology, Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology (DART), juvenile and ocular toxicology in support of pharmaceutical and biotechnology products.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Toxicology with specialized expertise in Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology (DART). This leadership role will be responsible for overseeing study design, execution, and interpretation of nonclinical toxicology studies, while managing and mentoring a team of Study Directors and scientific staff. The ideal candidate will bring strong scientific expertise, regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership experience within a CRO environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee General Tox, Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology studies in compliance with GLP and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide scientific direction for study design, protocol development, and data interpretation.
• Serve as Study Director, as and when needed, or Senior Scientific Advisor on complex programs.
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of Study Directors and scientific staff.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables, timelines, and client satisfaction.
• Interact with clients to provide scientific guidance and support business development efforts.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and support audits/inspections (FDA, OECD, etc.).
• Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements and scientific advancements.

Qualifications:

• PhD, D.V.M or equivalent in Toxicology or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a reputable CRO or pharmaceutical/biotech setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in reproductive and developmental toxicology study design and interpretation.
• Experience serving as Study Director in GLP-compliant studies.
• Proven experience managing and leading scientific teams.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines (FDA, ICH, OECD).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification (e.g., DABT) is a plus.
• Track record of successful client engagement and project delivery.

Salary: $150k-$200k, annual salary compensation based on experience.

• 401k Employer Match with immediate vesting
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with multiple coverage options
• FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Holidays and PTO

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.