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Hiring Levels: Senior Scientist, Principal Scientist, or Associate Director
(exact level commensurate with experience)
Company Overview:
Vividion is a next generation biotechnology company based in San Diego that is leveraging its proprietary chemical proteomics platform to conduct proteome-wide footprinting of drug-protein interactions with unprecedented breadth and precision. Our technology allows us to screen, identify and optimize novel drugs that selectively bind virtually any protein, including proteins previously considered “undruggable”. Our pipeline and emerging programs reflect a matured and productive platform capable of delivering first in class drugs utilizing novel mechanisms of action (allosteric inhibitors, protein-protein interaction inhibitors, functional activators, degraders etc.) against undruggable targets in the oncology and immunology space.
We prize scientific excellence, creativity, team players and we are committed to continued innovation. We have worked hard to create a collaborative and dynamic work culture where your ideas and discoveries are valued and will have an impact. We are growing and there are opportunities for mentorship and career progression.
Vividion has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The San Diego Union-Tribune from 2022 to 2025.
Job Summary:
The Project and Regulatory Toxicologist will be expected to use his/her toxicology expertise to guide safety assessment, design and interpret in vitro/in vivo studies to evaluate the safety profiles of our covalently and non-covalently targeted small molecules according to regulatory guidelines. You will work closely with the toxicology function, CROs, and multidisciplinary drug discovery/development teams to progress promising therapeutics to the clinic.
Requirements:Essential Duties and responsibilities:
- Represent toxicology function as a subject matter expert on drug discovery and development project teams and provide guidance on the safety characterization, prioritization and advancement of drug candidates
- Directly interface with CROs to place appropriate in vitro and in vivo toxicology studies in a timely manner; manage and oversee the execution of toxicology studies at CROs to ensure high quality data delivery; review and QC study protocols, results, and study reports; summarize toxicology study results and communicate toxicology findings to project teams and senior management accurately and punctually
- Contribute to the writing of safety study summary, nonclinical overview and other regulatory documents, represent Vividion at regulatory interactions
- May need to identify and implement new strategies on safety assessment to address current and future safety-related challenges, keep abreast of current regulatory requirements by participating in cross-industry consortium or scientific conferences
- Collaborate with early discovery project teams to conduct literature-based target safety assessments and provide guidance on target safety derisking activities
Education and Experience requirements:
- Ph.D. in pharmacology, toxicology, or closely related biomedical disciplines with 4+ years of industry experience or M.S in above field with 10+ years of industry experience
- Diplomate of American Board of Toxicology is highly desired
- A broad understanding of various aspects of nonclinical safety assessment and regulatory requirements for drug development, experience representing toxicology function on discovery and development teams is required, expertise in immunology is highly desired
- Must be able to critically evaluate, interpret and integrate multidisciplinary data to support target and compound safety assessment and mechanistic derisking
- Experience in the design, conduct, and data interpretation of in vitro and in vivo safety pharmacology, genetic toxicology, and general toxicology studies are required
- Experiences working with CROs
Required Key Attributes:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, and highly collaborative team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid problem-solving skills with a strong sense of urgency and scientific curiosity
- Proactive and agile, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced work setting
- Solution and result-oriented with attention to details
Pay & Benefits:
The anticipated base salary for this position ranges from $140,000 to $220,000 depending on relevant skills, competencies, experience, and education. In addition, this position is eligible for target bonus, long-term-incentives, 401k retirement savings plan with company match, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
EEO & Employment Eligibility:
Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or veteran status.
Privacy Policy:
The protection of your personal information is a commitment we take seriously. For information regarding our Privacy Policy (CA candidates) please visit https://vividion.com/privacy-notice/.
Hiring Levels: Senior Scientist, Principal Scientist, or Associate Director
(exact level commensurate with experience)
Company Overview:
Vividion is a next generation biotechnology company based in San Diego that is leveraging its proprietary chemical proteomics platform to conduct proteome-wide footprinting of drug-protein interactions with unprecedented breadth and precision. Our technology allows us to screen, identify and optimize novel drugs that selectively bind virtually any protein, including proteins previously considered “undruggable”. Our pipeline and emerging programs reflect a matured and productive platform capable of delivering first in class drugs utilizing novel mechanisms of action (allosteric inhibitors, protein-protein interaction inhibitors, functional activators, degraders etc.) against undruggable targets in the oncology and immunology space.
We prize scientific excellence, creativity, team players and we are committed to continued innovation. We have worked hard to create a collaborative and dynamic work culture where your ideas and discoveries are valued and will have an impact. We are growing and there are opportunities for mentorship and career progression.
Vividion has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The San Diego Union-Tribune from 2022 to 2025.
Job Summary:
The Project and Regulatory Toxicologist will be expected to use his/her toxicology expertise to guide safety assessment, design and interpret in vitro/in vivo studies to evaluate the safety profiles of our covalently and non-covalently targeted small molecules according to regulatory guidelines. You will work closely with the toxicology function, CROs, and multidisciplinary drug discovery/development teams to progress promising therapeutics to the clinic.
Requirements:Essential Duties and responsibilities:
- Represent toxicology function as a subject matter expert on drug discovery and development project teams and provide guidance on the safety characterization, prioritization and advancement of drug candidates
- Directly interface with CROs to place appropriate in vitro and in vivo toxicology studies in a timely manner; manage and oversee the execution of toxicology studies at CROs to ensure high quality data delivery; review and QC study protocols, results, and study reports; summarize toxicology study results and communicate toxicology findings to project teams and senior management accurately and punctually
- Contribute to the writing of safety study summary, nonclinical overview and other regulatory documents, represent Vividion at regulatory interactions
- May need to identify and implement new strategies on safety assessment to address current and future safety-related challenges, keep abreast of current regulatory requirements by participating in cross-industry consortium or scientific conferences
- Collaborate with early discovery project teams to conduct literature-based target safety assessments and provide guidance on target safety derisking activities
Education and Experience requirements:
- Ph.D. in pharmacology, toxicology, or closely related biomedical disciplines with 4+ years of industry experience or M.S in above field with 10+ years of industry experience
- Diplomate of American Board of Toxicology is highly desired
- A broad understanding of various aspects of nonclinical safety assessment and regulatory requirements for drug development, experience representing toxicology function on discovery and development teams is required, expertise in immunology is highly desired
- Must be able to critically evaluate, interpret and integrate multidisciplinary data to support target and compound safety assessment and mechanistic derisking
- Experience in the design, conduct, and data interpretation of in vitro and in vivo safety pharmacology, genetic toxicology, and general toxicology studies are required
- Experiences working with CROs
Required Key Attributes:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, and highly collaborative team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid problem-solving skills with a strong sense of urgency and scientific curiosity
- Proactive and agile, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced work setting
- Solution and result-oriented with attention to details
Pay & Benefits:
The anticipated base salary for this position ranges from $140,000 to $220,000 depending on relevant skills, competencies, experience, and education. In addition, this position is eligible for target bonus, long-term-incentives, 401k retirement savings plan with company match, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
EEO & Employment Eligibility:
Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or veteran status.
Privacy Policy:
The protection of your personal information is a commitment we take seriously. For information regarding our Privacy Policy (CA candidates) please visit https://vividion.com/privacy-notice/.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief regulatory officer jobs.
- Ten or more years of regulatory, compliance, or government affairs experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated experience leading interactions with federal or state regulatory agencies
- Juris Doctor, advanced degree in regulatory affairs, or equivalent professional qualification
- Deep knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks such as FDA, SEC, FERC, or OCC requirements
- Proven ability to build and lead cross-functional compliance and regulatory teams
- Experience developing enterprise-wide regulatory strategy and presenting to executive leadership or boards
Tips for Your Chief Regulatory Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the regulatory domain
Chief regulatory officer roles in pharma, banking, and energy each require different subject-matter credentials. Customize your resume to reflect the specific regulatory framework of each target industry, naming the agencies you've worked with and the submissions or filings you've led.
Highlight cross-functional leadership explicitly
Hiring committees for this role want proof you've aligned legal, compliance, and business teams under a single regulatory strategy. Name the departments you've coordinated and the outcomes that resulted, not just your titles or reporting structure.
Pursue credentials that signal regulatory depth
Certifications like the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager or a law degree with regulatory coursework sharpen your profile against candidates who have similar experience. List active licenses or bar admissions if your target sectors require them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief regulatory officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare case studies around enforcement response
Interviewers for C-suite regulatory roles consistently ask how you've handled agency inquiries, consent orders, or audit findings. Prepare two or three concrete examples that show how you led the organization through scrutiny and what you changed afterward.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the chief regulatory officer level, your reporting line, board access, and budget authority shape whether you can do the job effectively. Before accepting an offer, clarify which decisions require sign-off from the CEO or general counsel and what headcount you control.
Chief Regulatory Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief regulatory officers?
The most active employers for chief regulatory officers right now are Meta, AbbVie, and SpaceX, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, pharmaceutical companies, and large healthcare systems tend to have the most consistent demand for this role.
How many chief regulatory officer jobs are remote?
About 78% of chief regulatory officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by industry. Government affairs and policy strategy work tends to be more flexible, while roles that require direct agency liaison or on-site compliance oversight are more likely to be in-person or hybrid.
How do you become a chief regulatory officer?
Most chief regulatory officers start in regulatory affairs, compliance, or law, then move into management roles that broaden their cross-functional exposure. Building a record of agency engagement, policy development, and team leadership positions you for director and VP roles, which are the typical stepping stones. Industry-specific certifications and a law degree or advanced degree in regulatory affairs strengthen your candidacy as you advance.
Can you get hired as a chief regulatory officer without direct CRO experience?
Candidates without the exact title can compete if they've held a VP- or director-level compliance, legal, or government affairs role with enterprise-wide scope. Boards and hiring committees look at the substance of what you've led, not only your previous job title. Strong agency relationships, enforcement experience, and demonstrated influence at the executive level can offset a gap in the precise title.
What does the chief regulatory officer interview process look like?
The process typically runs four to six rounds and includes a screening call with HR, a substantive conversation with the general counsel or CEO, and a panel session with board members or the audit committee. Candidates are often asked to present a regulatory strategy framework or walk through how they handled a specific enforcement or compliance challenge. Reference checks at this level are detailed and may include calls with former regulators or agency contacts.
Where can I find and apply to chief regulatory officer jobs?
You can find and apply to chief regulatory officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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