Associate Director, Preclinical Sciences and Translational Safety (PSTS) Integration & Transition Management

Associate Director role coordinating preclinical sciences and translational safety integration for business development transactions including acquisitions, licensing, and collaborations. Leads cross-functional teams to translate due diligence findings into integration plans, manage transition risks, and ensure Day 1 operational readiness across preclinical functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead PSTS integration planning and execution for acquisitions, licenses, collaborations, and divestitures
• Translate diligence findings and deal commitments into actionable workstreams with clear owners and timelines
• Coordinate handoff of diligence findings, risks, and assumptions into integration phase with readiness assessment
• Manage transfer of preclinical data, records, samples, and systems in compliance with transaction rights and regulatory obligations
• Track integration progress against milestones, coordinate issue resolution, and provide leadership visibility on execution status and risks

Requirements

• Experience leading preclinical or translational science integration activities in M&A, licensing, or similar business transactions
• Strong project and program management expertise with ability to coordinate complex cross-functional workstreams
• Knowledge of preclinical sciences, in vivo operations, safety, compliance, and quality systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage data governance, records transfer, and regulatory requirements in transitions
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across scientific, compliance, and business functions
• Experience with due diligence, risk assessment, and mitigation planning in drug development environments