Toxicology and Safety Expert for Nutrition & Health Product - VAF350

Groupe ProductLife; France; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading health company based in France is seeking a Toxicology and Safety Expert to evaluate the safety and health risks of various products. The ideal candidate will design and assess toxicological studies, create risk assessments, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should hold an advanced degree and possess strong knowledge of toxicological principles and testing methods. The role offers a permanent contract and opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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).

Responsabilités

• Design and evaluate toxicological studies (in vitro, in vivo, or computational).
• Assess the toxicological profile of substances including acute, chronic, reproductive, developmental, and genetic toxicity.
• Prepare technical reports for regulatory submissions.

Connaissances

Toxicological principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

English proficiency

Formation

Advanced degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biology, or related field

Outils

Toxicological databases and modeling tools

Description du poste

Toxicology and Safety Expert for Nutrition & Health Product - VAF350

France

Medical Devices and Consumer Healthcare

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).