Associate Director/Director of Toxicology

Frontage Laboratories•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada, Europe, and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials. Our Chicago, IL site provides services in general toxicology, developmental and reproductive toxicology (DART), juvenile and ocular toxicology in support of pharmaceutical and biotechnology products. Frontage Laboratories is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Toxicology with specialized expertise in Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology. This leadership role will be responsible for overseeing study design, execution, and interpretation of nonclinical toxicology studies, while managing and mentoring a team of scientists. The ideal candidate will bring strong scientific expertise, regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership experience within a CRO environment.

Requirements

PhD in Toxicology or a related field
5–7 years of relevant experience in a reputable CRO or pharmaceutical/biotech setting
Demonstrated expertise in reproductive and developmental toxicology study design and interpretation
Experience serving as Study Director in GLP-compliant studies
Proven experience managing and leading scientific teams
Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines (FDA, ICH, OECD)
Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills

Nice To Haves

Board certification (e.g., DABT) is a plus
Experience supporting regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, etc.)
Track record of successful client engagement and project delivery

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee General Tox, Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology studies in compliance with GLP and regulatory guidelines
Provide scientific direction for study design, protocol development, and data interpretation
Serve as Study Director, as and when needed, or Senior Scientific Advisor on complex programs
Manage, mentor, and grow a team of Study Directors and scientific staff
Ensure high-quality deliverables, timelines, and client satisfaction
Interact with clients to provide scientific guidance and support business development efforts
Contribute to regulatory submissions and support audits/inspections (FDA, OECD, etc.)
Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements and scientific advancements