# Director, Toxicology at Tarsus Pharmaceuticals

> United States · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Atarsusrx%3A5979523004 (read 2026-11-10).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Tarsus Pharmaceuticals](https://alderhq.app/companies/tarsus-pharmaceuticals)
- Location text: Irvine, California, United States; Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Irvine, California, United States; Tarsus Pharmaceuticals")
- Posted: 2026-04-27 (196 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://tarsusrx.com/careers/apply/?gh_jid=5979523004

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Los Angeles, n 230): p25 $171k, median $210k, p75 $243k

## Description (the employer's text)

### About the Role

The Director, Toxicology Translational Science will serve as a scientific and strategic leader driving team and pipeline development at Tarsus, leveraging expertise in toxicology, safety pharmacology, and translational science to bridge discovery and clinical development from concept through IND-enabling and early clinical studies.

### Let’s talk about some of the key responsibilities of the role

- Subject Matter Expert in toxicology, safety pharmacology and nonclinical safety assessment across all Tarsus Programs
- Establish and maintain strong external partnerships with CROs, academic institutions and key opinion leaders
- Define and drive GLP- safety /toxicology strategies across programs to accelerate programs to FIH
- Oversee GLP and non-GLP toxicology and safety pharmacology studies at CROs, ensure scientific rigor, data integrity, and regulatory compliance (GLP, animal welfare, and safety), SOPs, and technical study requirements
- Review and edit study protocols and reports to ensure scientific rigor, regulatory compliance (GLP, animal welfare, and safety), and high-quality study interpretation
- Authoring and review of toxicology sections for regulatory submissions (IND, CTA, NDA/BLA, IBs and CSR)
- Represent toxicology in cross-functional program teams and governance forums
- Maintain study timelines and ensure non-clinical studies are conducted in accordance with overall program objectives
### Internal and External Innovation

- Partner with key internal experts across the company including Innovation Lab and Business Development (BD) for asset evaluation and development strategies, identify toxicology risks and mitigation strategies
- Identify and implement innovative AI driven toxicology approaches including NAMs to support regulatory submission and interactions with regulatory agencies
### Factors for Success

- PhD, MD/PhD, DVM, or related field in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biology; DABT or ERT certification preferred.
- 12+ years in pharma or biopharma toxicology/pathology.
- Knowledge of GLP and ICH guidance; Experience with EMA/FDA CTA/IND submissions and regulatory interactions is a plus.
- Experience managing outsourced studies; thrives in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including writing, reviewing, and editing scientific documents.
- Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and positive-influencing abilities.
- Effective project management skills.
- Strong presentation skills; must be able to provide succinct, strategic, and actionable insights.
- Proactive self-starter who can lead work independently, with the ability to see the next step and anticipate issues.
- Enterprise and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Decision Making - Demonstrates strong decision-making by applying structured analysis to complex challenges, balancing competing priorities and long-term impacts while engaging stakeholders and driving solutions aligned with organizational goals.
- Collaboration and Team Building - Promotes collaboration by aligning diverse teams around shared goals, fostering healthy debate to advance outcomes, and building strong networks that strengthen organizational effectiveness and cross-team learning.
- Outcome Driven - Demonstrates strong outcomes focus by aligning teams around shared priorities, proactively addressing risks and dependencies, and driving cross-functional accountability to sustain progress and deliver results.
- Business Acumen - Demonstrates strong business acumen by anticipating market dynamics and using financial and strategic insight to guide investments, manage risk, and align priorities with long-term organizational value.
- Innovative Mindset and Action - Demonstrates an innovative mindset by championing new ideas, investing in enabling systems and partnerships, and translating innovation into sustainable growth and organizational resilience.
### A Few Other Details Worth Mentioning

- The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with onsite gym, pool, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals. We provide a hybrid work environment. Remote work is an option.

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