Director; Senior Director Toxicology​/Non Clinical Safety

Director (Senior Director) Toxicology/Non Clinical Safety

Title:

Director (Senior Director) Toxicology - Non Clinical Safety

Company:
Draig Therapeutics

About Draig Therapeutics:
Draig Therapeutics is an exciting, rapidly growing clinical‑stage biotech backed by a transformative $140 million Series A financing – one of the largest ever in neuropsychiatric drug development. We are pioneering innovative small‑molecule therapies aimed at fundamentally transforming the treatment landscape for depression and neurological disorders.

Why Join Draig:
At Draig Therapeutics, you’ll join a science‑first, mission‑driven biotech that is redefining what a small, agile, and deeply collaborative organization can achieve. Backed by strong investors and propelled by a bold CNS discovery pipeline, Draig brings together world‑class scientists, a caring culture, and the energy of a company on an incredible growth trajectory. Here, innovation and speed aren’t just encouraged – they’re expected.

You’ll partner closely across Discovery, Nonclinical, and Clinical Development, helping to shape programmes that have the potential to transform patient lives. This is an environment where your voice matters, your expertise has real impact, and your work directly influences how promising molecules move from concept into the clinic. At Draig, you won’t just contribute to groundbreaking science – you’ll help build a biotech with purpose, speed, and heart.

• Work with the project teams and the strategic toxicology consultant to develop the toxicology strategy and plan to meet the project requirements
• Oversee outsourced preclinical toxicology studies at multiple external Contract Research Organizations (CRO)
• Select appropriate CRO(s)
• In partnership with others on the development team, design the strategy for assessing non‑clinical safety for development candidates, including giving strategic advice on timings
• Design & execute investigative toxicology studies, based upon off‑ and on‑target safety profiles of the candidate drugs
• Monitor toxicology studies for appropriate conduct, accuracy, and timely execution
• Audit raw data for accuracy, review, and finalize reports in partnership with CROs as submission‑ready documents for regulatory authorities
• Proactively respond to study issues and resolve problems with the CRO study director
• Internal and external communication
• Prepare verbal and written summaries for internal discussions
• Review and/or author toxicology and/or safety pharmacology sections of various regulatory documents (e.g., pre‑IND briefing documents, INDs, IBs, etc.) and ensure their regulatory compliance
• May represent the company at meetings with regulatory agencies
• Present summary data to project teams and Draig senior leadership

• BS in toxicology, pharmacology, or related field
• Significant experience in toxicology and small‑molecule drug development in the Biotech/Pharma industry
• May have worked as a study director for a CRO
• An in‑depth understanding of toxicology and/or toxicologic pathology with experience designing and critically evaluating results of exploratory and GLP‑compliant toxicology studies
• Proven ability to communicate well within a multifunctional drug development team, with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with staff at all levels

Responds resourcefully, flexibly, and positively when faced with new challenges, transitions, and demands. Willingly and effectively deals with the stress and complexities of various situations. Moves forward productively and optimistically under circumstances of change and uncertainty.

Embodies and promotes collaboration and works effectively with others across the organization to achieve goals. Demonstrates proficient cross‑company communication, cultural sensitivity, and partnership in interactions with others. Involves others in decisions and plans and credits them for their contributions and accomplishments.

Drives execution of strategic and operating plans while maintaining operational effectiveness. Conveys a strong sense of urgency around continuous…