Senior Preclinical Safety Scientist & Toxicology Lead

Sanofi Group; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

14 weeks parental leave

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a senior toxicologist to lead nonclinical safety programs across drug candidates within Preclinical Safety. You will formulate safety strategies, design studies, author regulatory documents, and collaborate with global project teams.

The role requires interactions with internal and external partners, ensuring high scientific standards, and contributing to Life Cycle Management. A PhD or DVM with 12+ years in pharma is required; excellence in communication and regulatory

Qualifications

• PhD or DVM with 12+ years pharma R&D in preclinical safety.
• Strong knowledge of GLP and ICH nonclinical testing requirements.
• Experience in IND/CTD submissions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Preclinical Safety PTM on multi-functional R&D Project Teams.
• Develop and implement toxicology and safety pharmacology strategies.
• Oversee nonclinical safety for early to late-stage development.
• Write nonclinical summaries for regulatory documents (INDs/CTAs/NDAs).
• Review reports from internal and external labs for safety insights.
• Provide scientific leadership within Preclinical Safety; reproductive toxicity preferred.

Skills

Excellent communication

Regulatory submissions experience

Preclinical safety expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD or DVM in biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, biology, physiology, or closely related field

Job description

Sanofi is seeking a senior toxicologist to lead nonclinical safety programs across drug candidates within Preclinical Safety. You will formulate safety strategies, design studies, author regulatory documents, and collaborate with global project teams.

The role requires interactions with internal and external partners, ensuring high scientific standards, and contributing to Life Cycle Management. A PhD or DVM with 12+ years in pharma is required; excellence in communication and regulatory