Associate - Toxicology Mumbai, India

ClinChoice; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ClinChoice is seeking an Associate – Regulatory Toxicology in Mumbai, India, to conduct literature searches and toxicological assessments for raw materials used in consumer and OTC products. The role focuses on RM toxicology, risk assessments, and drafting safety reports under European Cosmetics directives.

The candidate will prepare INCI profiles, evaluate impurities and degradants, and participate in process improvements to uphold quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of pharma regulatory toxicology experience.
• Master's degree in Toxicology or Veterinary Pharmacology.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.
• Proactive and initiative-driven with a solution-centric approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches and toxicological assessments of materials used in consumer and OTC products.
• Create Raw Material Toxicology Profiles for INCI ingredients and residual chemicals.
• Perform risk assessments for raw materials in cosmetics, including Margin of Safety and California Proposition 65 calculations.
• Draft Full Safety Assessments as required by the European Cosmetics Directive.
• Draft safety assessments for impurities and degradants.
• Draft Full Safety Assessments, including recommendations for the approval of formulas.
• Complete all assigned training within timelines.
• Participate in Process Improvement Initiatives to maintain the Quality and Compliance score.
• Escalate any issues encountered during daily activities to the Team Lead on a daily basis.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

MSc Toxicology

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate – Regulatory Toxicology

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Mumbai, India

About ClinChoice

ClinChoice is a partner to the largest pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer care innovators in the world. Established in 1995, we provide expertise in clinical operations, biometrics, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, and toxicology to help our partners advance healthcare by accelerating clinical trials with data-driven insights, delivering the best strategies for product registration, and enhancing patient safety through real-world and clinical analysis.

Our global delivery network has expanded to centers and satellite offices in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Armenia, China, Japan, India, and the Philippines to help our customers maintain regulatory compliance locally and globally.

We have forged future-defining partnerships with industry bodies and technology companies to develop cutting-edge solutions that deliver our expertise with quality and precision.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches and prepare toxicological assessments of various raw materials/ingredients used in consumer and OTC products.


• Create Raw Material Toxicology Profiles for INCI ingredients as well as residual chemicals.


• Conduct risk assessments for raw materials used in cosmetic applications, including Margin of Safety and California Proposition 65 calculations.


• Draft Full Safety Assessments as required by the European Cosmetics Directive.


• Draft safety assessments for impurities and degradants based on requirements.


• Draft Full Safety Assessments, including recommendations for the approval of formulas.


• Complete all assigned training within the specified timelines.


• Participate in Process Improvement Initiatives to maintain the Quality and Compliance score.


• Escalate any issues encountered during daily activities to the Team Lead on a daily basis.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry as a Regulatory Toxicologist.


• Master's degree in Toxicology or Veterinary Pharmacology.


• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English.


• Should be proactive and initiative-driven.


• Should be solution-centric in approach.