Toxicology and Safety Expert for Nutrition & Health Product - VAF350

ProductLife Group; France; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading safety consulting firm in France seeks a Toxicologist/Safety Expert to evaluate the safety of various products and chemicals. This role involves designing toxicological studies, preparing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have an MSc or PhD in Toxicology or a related field, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in toxicological databases. Excellent English skills are required; knowledge of French is a plus. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biology or Biochemistry.
• Strong knowledge of toxicological testing methods and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with toxicological databases and modeling tools.

Responsabilités

• Design and evaluate toxicological studies.
• Assess the toxicological profile of substances.
• Prepare technical reports for regulatory submissions.

Connaissances

Advanced degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biology, Biochemistry

Strong knowledge of toxicological principles

Experience with toxicological databases

English proficiency

Excellent analytical skills

Formation

MSc or PhD in Toxicology or related field

Outils

QSAR tools

PBPK modeling tools

Description du poste

The Toxicologist / Safety Expert is responsible for evaluating the safety and potential health risks of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer products (nutrition and cosmetic), or environmental agents. This role involves review and evaluation of laboratory experiments, analyzing data, interpreting toxicological findings, writing toxicological reports and risk assessments on a variety of products while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to protect public health.

The Toxicologist / Safety Expert is also involved in case management / vigilance management and post marketing surveillance.

Group 10 YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE

• Design and evaluate toxicological studies (in vitro, in vivo, or computational).
• Ability to design and interpret studies under ISO 10993-1, including cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, and systemic toxicity.
• Assess the toxicological profile of substances including acute, chronic, reproductive, developmental, and genetic toxicity.
• Interpret toxicological data and prepare risk assessments.
• Prepare technical reports for regulatory submissions (EC mark for medical devices, Novel Food / Novel Ingredient).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including regulatory affairs, product development, and safety assessment.
• Stay updated on regulatory guidelines and scientific advancements in toxicology.
• Provide expert advice on hazard identification, exposure assessment, and risk characterization.
• Case management support (cosmetovigilance, materiovigilance).

Group 12 YOU WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of toxicological principles, testing methods, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with toxicological databases and modeling tools (e.g., QSAR, PBPK).
• English proficiency (French is a valuable asset).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and ethical standards in animal testing.

Preferred skills :

• Certification by a recognized toxicology board (e.g., DABT, ERT).
• Experience in regulatory toxicology, especially in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, or agrochemicals.
• Knowledge of alternative methods to animal testing (NAMs, in silico models).
• Proficiency in ISO 10993 standards for biological evaluation of medical devices.
• Proficiency in Novel Food Regulations and Food Safety Assessment (allergy, contaminants, human exposure).