Hiring: Vice President, Nonclinical Development Company: Aerial Talent Location: South San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 22:39:31 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : R About the job Experience: •15+ years of biopharmaceutical experience, including meaningful leadership experience in a small biotech or startup environment. Required Skills: •Own nonclinical development strategy and budget across multiple programs from lead optimization through FIH-enabling studies, integrating pharmacology, toxicology, PK/PD, and safety assessment. •Lead toxicology and safety programs, including GLP and non-GLP studies, ensuring scientifically rigorous and developmentally appropriate packages. •Partner with Research, CMC, and Clinical Development to guide translational pharmacology, mechanism-of-action, efficacy, and PK/PD strategies and inform program advancement decisions. •Serve as the senior nonclinical scientific lead for FDA and international regulatory interactions, including authoring and reviewing nonclinical sections of INDs, CTAs, IBs, and related regulatory documents. •Build and manage relationships with CROs, consultants, and external scientific partners. •Bring nonclinical expertise to portfolio prioritization, R&D governance, and investment decisions as a member of the senior leadership team. Qualifications: •PhD in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Molecular/Cell Biology, or a related discipline; DABT certification is a plus. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!