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Director - Genetic Toxicology Expert

Novartis
On-site
Emeryville, CA
$185,500 - $344,500 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development

Role Summary

Position can be based in the US (Cambridge, MA or Emeryville, CA). As a Genetic Toxicology expert, you will support non-clinical safety assessments across drug discovery and development, as well as for established medicines, with regulatory-compliant genetic toxicity testing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, compliant research.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and monitor genetic toxicology studies and interpret data to support drug discovery and development programs spanning all therapeutic modalities and disease indications.
  • Provide expert opinions on genetic toxicity assessments to support drug discovery and development project teams, regulatory submissions and due diligences, and life-cycle management of established medicines.
  • Develop and implement state-of-the-art innovative technologies and systems for regulatory and investigative genetic toxicity testing across all therapeutic areas and modalities.
  • Maintain state-of-the-art scientific and regulatory expertise in Genetic Toxicology.
  • Lead cross-functional teams; represent the PCS line function on internal and external boards; actively share and communicate information back to the Genetic Toxicology team.
  • Engaging and collaborating with key internal and external customer partners.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory guidelines and standards.
  • Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies in genetic toxicology.

Qualifications

  • Required: PhD, DVM or equivalent
  • Required: Strong knowledge in genetic toxicology
  • Required: Excellent knowledge of the drug development process
  • Preferred: Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated experience in regulatory and investigative genetic toxicology
  • Required: Work experience in pharmaceutical companies or CRO Laboratories servicing pharmaceuticals
  • Required: Extensive experience in health authority interactions
  • Required: Strong data exploration, analytical skills and commitment to scientific excellence
  • Required: Exceptional analytical, communication and collaboration skills