Serve as Study Director and interact with project and discovery working groups representatives. Responsible for the scientific and toxicologic evaluation of selected drug candidates, assure compliance with GLPs and SOPs, safety and animal welfare guidelines. Design and coordinate mechanistic and toxicology studies to support project and discovery working groups. Develop mechanistic approaches and utilize molecular and emerging technology platforms to address toxicity issues that arise, particularly those associated with the immune system. Integrate available mechanistic, biochemical, toxicological, immunological, clinical, statistical, toxicokinetic, and pathologic data into study reports for regulatory submissions. Meet reporting metrics and provide summary updates to management.

Ph.D. with postdoctoral experience or M.S. with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of industrial experience or equivalent with background emphasis in Immunology and or Pharmacology Toxicology. Comprehensive knowledge of animal and human biology and physiology, especially clinical and functional changes associated with toxicity and mechanism of action of disease or toxicity. Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage multiple research activities, provides and accepts inputs on study design and data interpretation, and foster a spirit of team effort. Demonstrated ability to solve complex scientific problems. Individual must be aware of health and safety issues related to laboratory and nonclinical studies.