Senior Toxicologist

Philips; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips is seeking a Senior Toxicologist for its Sleep & Respiratory Care division in Pune, India. You will author rigorous toxicological risk assessments for class II/III medical devices and support regulatory submissions, design modifications, and issue investigations using in vitro and in vivo data.

You will collaborate with Biological Safety Engineers and Materials Scientists, interpret E&L and VOC data, and maintain QMS documentation while driving continuous improvement and knowledge

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or closely related field with 5–10 years of experience; Board Certification in Toxicology (DABT) preferred.
• Proven, hands-on experience authoring rigorous TRAs; TRAs from other industries welcomed.
• Solid understanding of toxicology principles, risk assessment methods, and ISO 10993/ISO 18562.
• Strong chemistry skills to interpret E&L and VOC data and characterisation results.
• Demonstrated technical writing ability to produce memos, publications, and QMS docs (QSPs, WIs).
• Excellent cross-functional project management; manage CROs and communicate toxicology to diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement; openness to AI-assisted workflows.

Responsibilities

• Author toxological risk assessments for class II/III medical devices.
• Support in vitro/in vivo biocompatibility studies and chemical characterisation work.
• Collaborate with safety engineers and materials scientists to select safe materials.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and technical reports for pre-submissions.
• Maintain QSPs, WIs, and related templates to align with regulatory expectations.
• Develop toxicology programs to build team capabilities and collaboration.
• Contribute to posters, publications, and conference activities.
• This position is based in Pune, India.

Skills

Toxicology

TRA authoring

ISO standards

E&L analysis

Technical writing

Project management

AI tools

Chemical interpretation

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Toxicology/Pharmacology

Job description

Job Title

Senior Toxicologist

Job Description

Philips is a global leader in health technology, committed to improving billions of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. Driven by the vision of a better tomorrow.

But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are 75,000, wonderfully unique individuals, with two things in common: An unwavering sense of purpose and a relentless determination to deliver on our customers’ needs. It’s what inspires us to create meaningful solutions – the kind that make a real difference – when it matters most.

The world and our customers’ needs are changing faster than ever before and while we are proud of what we do already, we know we can do more. That’s why we need you, to help us tackle increasingly complex challenges posed by ever evolving health and well‑being needs.

In This Role, You Have The Opportunity To

• Author scientifically rigorous Toxicological Risk Assessments (TRAs) class II/III medical devices, leveraging analytical and biological testing data to ensure compliance with ISO 10993 and ISO 18562 standards. Support regulatory submissions, design modifications, and field-related issue assessments.
• Support the design, monitoring, and interpretation of in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility studies, as well as chemical characterization studies, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and extractables & leachables (E&L).
• Collaborate closely with Biological Safety Engineers, Materials Scientists, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to evaluate and select safe, optimal materials for the intended patient population.
• Support regulatory submissions, including drafting strategic responses to agency inquiries and preparing technical reports and documentation for pre‑submissions
• Proactively update and maintain toxicology and biocompatibility‑related QSPs, WIs, and templates/forms to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory expectations and internal requirements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance team capabilities; develop and deliver toxicology programs to strengthen competency and foster a collaborative, peer‑review‑driven team environment.
• Author and contribute to posters, publications, and manuscripts, and actively represent Philips at scientific conferences and AAMI working groups.
• This position is based in Pune-India

You Are a Part Of

Philips’s Sleep & Respiratory Care is a dynamic Healthcare Technology organization that designs and develops life-saving Respiratory Care products. At Philips, we are passionate about improving quality of life with solutions designed around the needs of customers and their patients. Our tradition of innovation, combined with our ability to anticipate market needs, has made Philips a global leader in Respiratory Care

You’re The Right Fit If

• You hold a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a closely related scientific discipline, with at least 5-10 years of relevant experience. Board Certification in Toxicology (e.g., DABT) is highly preferred.
• You have proven, hands‑on experience authoring rigorous Toxicological Risk Assessments (TRAs). Experience with TRAs from industries beyond medical devices is also welcomed.
• You possess a comprehensive understanding of toxicology principles, risk assessment methodologies, and relevant standards (i.e. EPA, ATSDR, OEHHA, REACH, ICH, CIR, RIFM…) and comprehensive knowledge of ISO 10993, and ISO 18562.
• You have strong chemistry expertise, enabling clear interpretation of extractables & leachables (E&L) and VOC chemical characterization data.
• You demonstrate exceptional technical writing with the ability to translate complex analytical and biological data into clear technical memos, scientific publications, and compliant Quality Management System (QMS) documentation (e.g., QSPs, WIs).
• You bring strong cross‑functional project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects, oversee external Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and effectively communicate toxicological considerations to non‑toxicologists and external stakeholders.
• You are eager to learn and actively foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity is highly preferred

In Return, We Offer You

The ability to collaborate with, learn and grow from colleagues in a highly complex, global organization where you can use your strengths to help drive strategic business initiatives for Philips. Additionally, we provide you a dynamic working environment in an innovative business, paired with a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive atmosphere where you can sharpen your talents with new challenges and career opportunities.

How We Work At Philips

Our newly adopted hybrid work concept fuses flexibility with collaboration to deliver great outcomes for our people and our customers. We are embracing an approach wherein we spend more time together than apart – which for full-time employees translates to an average of at least 3 days working from the office and up to 2 days from home – for our hybrid roles. Hybrid work flexibility means people can meet the changing demands of work and home in the most balanced, productive, and healthy way.

Our Hybrid Working Model Is Defined In 3 Ways

• We believe in the importance of impactful collaboration: There's a certain energy when everyone’s in the same room that can heighten idea generation and creative friction needed for problem‑solving.
• We embrace flexibility: Choosing where, when, and how to work can vary according to task and team schedules. Flexibility isn’t office or online, it means choosing the space that works best for you, your teams, and our customers on a case‑by‑case basis.
• We want to be at our best: The way we work, and our workspaces are designed to support our well‑being, offer career advancement opportunities, and enable us to be at our best.

Why should you join Philips?

Working at Philips is more than a job. It’s a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work, focused on improving 3 billion lives a year by delivering innovative solutions across the health continuum. Our people experience a variety of unexpected moments when their lives and careers come together in meaningful ways. Learn more by watching this video.

To find out more about what it’s like working for Philips at a personal level, visit the Working at Philips page on our career website, where you can read stories from our employee blog. Once there, you can also learn about our recruitment process, or find answers to some of the frequently asked questions.

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