Toxicology and Safety Expert for Nutrition & Health Product - VAF350

Groupe ProductLife; France; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Groupe ProductLife recherche un Toxicologist/Safety Expert pour évaluer la sécurité des dispositifs médicaux et des produits de consommation. Le candidat idéal aura un MSc ou PhD en Toxicologie et d'excellentes compétences analytiques. Vous rejoindrez une équipe dynamique et innovante, en contribuant à la conformité réglementaire et à la sécurité publique.

Qualifications

• Diplôme avancé en Toxicologie ou domaine connexe requis.
• Connaissance des normes ISO 10993 et des réglementations sur la sécurité alimentaire appréciée.
• Maîtrise de l'anglais; le français est un atout.

Responsabilités

• Concevoir et évaluer des études toxicologiques (in vitro, in vivo).
• Préparer des rapports techniques pour les soumissions réglementaires.
• Fournir des conseils experts sur l'identification des dangers et l'évaluation des risques.

Connaissances

Connaissance des principes toxicologiques

Compétences analytiques

Compétences en communication

Problèmes de résolution

Formation

MSc ou PhD en Toxicologie, Pharmacologie

Outils

Bases de données toxicologiques

Outils de modélisation (QSAR, PBPK)

Description du poste

Toxicology and Safety Expert for Nutrition & Health Product - VAF350

France

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Medical Devices and Consumer Healthcare

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Permanent contract

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.

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.

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)