Senior Toxicologist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fully remote work environment

Professional development support

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Toxicologist to join their expanding research and safety assessment team. This fully remote position offers flexibility to contribute to safety evaluations from anywhere.

You will design and execute toxicology studies, interpret data, and assess safety profiles of new products and chemicals, with strong regulatory knowledge (OECD, EPA, FDA) and excellent scientific communication. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in toxicology, preferably in pharma, chemical, or consumer products.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines (OECD, EPA, FDA).

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and interpret comprehensive toxicology studies.
• Assess hazards and risks of chemical substances and formulations.
• Prepare study reports, regulatory submissions, and risk assessments.
• Provide expert toxicology consultation to internal stakeholders.
• Stay current with evolving toxicology methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage CROs for outsourced toxicology studies.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Scientific writing

Data interpretation

Remote collaboration

Education

PhD in Toxicology or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Toxicologist to join their expanding research and safety assessment team. This position will be fully remote, offering flexibility to contribute to critical safety evaluations from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing and executing toxicological studies, interpreting data, and assessing the safety profiles of new products and chemicals. The role requires a deep understanding of toxicological principles and regulatory guidelines, combined with strong analytical and communication skills to contribute to informed decision-making regarding product safety and development. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in a remote setting and make significant contributions to ensuring product safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and interpret comprehensive toxicology studies (e.g., acute, subchronic, chronic, genotoxicity, reproductive toxicology).
• Assess the potential hazards and risks associated with chemical substances and product formulations.
• Prepare high-quality study reports, regulatory submissions, and risk assessments.
• Provide expert toxicological consultation to internal stakeholders, including R&D, regulatory affairs, and product development teams.
• Stay current with evolving toxicological methodologies, regulatory requirements, and scientific literature.
• Manage external contract research organizations (CROs) for outsourced toxicology studies.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in toxicology, preferably within the pharmaceutical, chemical, or consumer product industry.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines (e.g., OECD, EPA, FDA).
• Proven experience in designing and executing various types of toxicology studies.
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Ability to critically evaluate data and provide sound scientific judgment on safety issues.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Fully remote work environment, providing exceptional work-life balance.
• Support for professional development, including attending scientific meetings and continuing education.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful safety assessment projects.