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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Amylyx Pharmaceuticals's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Amylyx Pharmaceuticals's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
- high 29 stale, 3 reposted of 29 open
- Hiring momentum
- 42 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Amylyx Pharmaceuticals's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Amylyx Pharmaceuticals.
About this role
The Senior Director of Toxicology at Amylyx will lead the development and execution of nonclinical safety programs to support drug candidates from IND-enabling studies to market authorization. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring scientific talent, and ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations while driving innovative safety assessment strategies. The position requires a strong background in toxicology and the ability to interpret complex data to inform development decisions.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Molecular or Cell Biology, or a related science
- Minimum experience of 10-12 years industry experience in toxicology and nonclinical drug development following completion of PhD or post doc
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing nonclinical safety strategies to support drug discovery, candidate selection, IND-enabling studies, regulatory submissions, and clinical development
- Broad knowledge in field of toxicology, with practical knowledge of pharmaceutical toxicology
- Expert-level knowledge of global preclinical and clinical regulatory guidelines
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex toxicology and nonclinical data and translate findings into actionable development strategies
Nice to have
- DABT certification is desirable
- Direct experience with targeted delivery approach, rare disease development, endocrine and/or neuromuscular indication is desirable
Worth weighing
- Remote work opportunities available, but not for applicants from certain states (Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan, Tennessee)
- Expected travel to the corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year
- Compensation range provided, but final offer may vary based on experience and qualifications
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Listed by Amylyx Pharmaceuticals on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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