Director, Toxicology
Job Title: Director of Toxicology
Location: Chicago, IL
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
* Experience supporting regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, etc.)
* Track record of successful client engagement and project delivery
Salary: $150k-$200k, annual salary compensation based on experience.
Benefits:
* 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.