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Welcome to White Oak Regulatory Tox 

We offer consulting services in regulatory toxicology and pharmacology supporting development of human pharmaceuticals. We provide experienced strategic insights and trouble-shooting of nonclinical development programs, asset acquisition assessments, pre-review of regulatory filings, and related professional services.
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FDA White Oak Building 1, Silver Spring, MD

Specialized Areas of Expertise 

Carcinogenicity Assessment

  • Study Planning

  • Protocol Development

  • Final Study Interpretation

  • Development of ICH S1B(R1) Weight-of-Evidence Proposals

General Endocrine Products

  • GLP1 analogs

  • Obesity

  • Diabetes

  • Lipid Disorders

Safety qualification

  • Leachables/Extractables

  • Genotoxic Impurities

  • Nitrosamines

Inhalation and Nasal Delivery Products

Cardiology and Nephrology Products

Non-Malignant Hematology Products

Genetic Toxicology

Anti-Viral Programs

Severely Debilitating/Life Threatening (SDLT) Programs outside of Oncology

Co-Founders

Tim McGovern, Ph.D.

Dr. Tim McGovern

Todd Bourcier, Ph.D.

Dr. Todd Bourcier

​Dr. Tim McGovern and Dr. Todd Bourcier, co-founders of White Oak Regulatory Tox, LLC, offer specialized consulting services in nonclinical drug development, regulatory toxicology, and safety strategy across small molecule and biologic products. Together, they bring over 45 years of combined FDA regulatory experience, having held senior leadership roles within CDER's Office of New Drugs. Their expertise spans carcinogenicity assessment, genotoxicity, nitrosamine impurities, and international harmonization of regulatory guidelines through active contributions to ICH Expert Working Groups. They support clients in designing scientifically robust and regulatorily sound nonclinical programs, leveraging deep knowledge of FDA policy, global regulatory expectations, and innovative safety assessment approaches, including the integration of new approach methodologies (NAMs).

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