Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple PRO-XTEN ® dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications.

Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies. Vir Biotechnology has exclusive rights to the universal PRO-XTEN ® masking platform for oncology and infectious disease. , a Sanofi company.

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best. THE OPPORTUNITY Vir Biotechnology is seeking an experienced Director, Toxicology to lead nonclinical safety strategies across our infectious disease and oncology portfolio.

In this role, you will provide scientific leadership for toxicology and safety assessment activities from candidate selection through clinical development, working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to advance programs efficiently and effectively. You will contribute to study design, data interpretation, regulatory submissions (IND and NDA/BLA), and risk assessment, while driving innovative approaches to support successful drug development. This position reports to the VP of Translational Development.

This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in the office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Develop and execute the nonclinical toxicology strategy across multiple development programs from candidate selection through registration and life cycle management Oversee nonclinical safety studies (GLP and non-GLP) in compliance with regulations and company SOPs Accountable for the design, review and interpretation of nonclinical toxicology study reports and report finalization consistent with the necessary global regulatory and compliance

Requirements

WHO YOU ARE

Responsibilities

to guide key nonclinical activities, setting up drug candidates for success at all stages of development Excellent scientific written and oral communication skills are required Ability to work highly effectively and collaboratively with multiple departments and on cross-functional project teams Willingness to learn new areas of expertise Outstanding attention to detail working