Senior Director, Toxicology
Company: Formation Bio
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 27, 2026
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Job Description:
About Formation Bio Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma
company differentiated by radically more efficient drug
development. Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating
more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the
high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this
development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new
medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016
as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and
capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and
clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses
drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs
to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond,
ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company
is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z,
Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark
Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. You can read more at the
following links: Our Vision for AI in Pharma Our Current Drug
Portfolio Our Technology & Platform At Formation Bio, our values
are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the
pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares
these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part
in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more
efficiently. About the Position Formation Bio is seeking an
experienced and forward-thinking Senior Director of Toxicology to
join our Development team. In this role, you will lead our
toxicology efforts, supporting late-stage drug development and
contributing to business development activities. You will be
instrumental in advancing our mission to bring new treatments to
patients faster and more efficiently through our innovative,
tech-enabled drug development platform. The role reports to the VP
of Translational Medicine and you will be a key member of the
Formation Bio Development team. About the Role Build and lead the
toxicology team in supporting all phases of our drug development
programs across multiple therapeutic areas Design and oversee the
execution of toxicology studies to support clinical development and
regulatory submissions Contribute toxicology expertise to due
diligence efforts for potential in-licensing opportunities
Collaborate closely with Clinical Development, Pharmacology, and
Clinical Pharmacology teams to ensure integrated development
strategies Provide scientific leadership in interactions with
regulatory agencies and external partners Develop and implement
innovative approaches to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness
of toxicology studies Manage resources, timelines, and budget for
toxicology activities Mentor and develop the toxicology team,
fostering a culture of scientific excellence and innovation
Represent Formation Bio's toxicology capabilities at scientific
conferences and partner meetings Contribute to the preparation of
regulatory documents, including INDs, NDAs, and briefing documents
About You PhD in Toxicology or a related field with at least 10
years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry Proven track
record in leading toxicology efforts in late-stage drug development
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for toxicology
studies in support of clinical development Experience in due
diligence activities for in-licensing opportunities Excellent
communication and leadership skills Ability to work effectively in
a fast-paced, cross-functional environment Innovative mindset and
enthusiasm for leveraging technology in drug development Formation
Bio is prioritizing hiring in key hubs, primarily the New York City
and Boston metro areas, with additional growth in the Research
Triangle (NC) and San Francisco Bay Area. Please only apply if you
reside in these locations or are willing to relocate. Compensation:
The target salary range for this role is: $315,000 - $400,000.
Salary ranges are informed by a number of factors including
geographic location. The range provided includes base salary only.
In addition to base salary, we offer equity, comprehensive
benefits, generous perks, hybrid flexibility, and more. If this
range doesn't match your expectations, please still apply because
we may have something else for you. You will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. LI-hybrid
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