VP, Toxicology

Location: San Francisco, California (Remote)

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation non-opioid medicines for pain and pain-related syndromes.

What you will do

• Lead nonclinical safety and toxicology strategy from early discovery through IND submission, clinical development, and NDA submission.
• Provide toxicology and nonclinical safety leadership on cross-functional teams, including risk–benefit assessments and compound progression recommendations.
• Design, oversee, and interpret IND-enabling toxicology and safety pharmacology studies.
• Manage scientific oversight of CROs, consultants, and vendors, including protocols, data quality, and final reports.
• Author and review nonclinical sections of INDs, investigator brochures, briefing documents, and regulatory responses.
• Build and mentor a high-performing nonclinical safety team and advise senior R&D leadership on portfolio strategy.

Requirements

• PhD, DVM, or equivalent degree in toxicology, pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 15+ years of industry experience in nonclinical safety or toxicology within biotechnology or pharmaceutical settings.
• Leadership experience with small molecule toxicology programs from IND-enabling studies through marketing applications.
• Strong record of regulatory authorship and agency interactions supporting early development programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing program- and portfolio-level development strategy.
• Deep expertise in nonclinical safety and toxicology, with clear scientific communication and collaborative leadership skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in pain or neuroscience-related therapeutic areas.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, early-stage biotechnology environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Science-, patient-, and innovation-focused working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of novel non-opioid therapies.
• Remote work arrangement associated with the San Francisco, California position.