Discovery Toxicology Project Leader

Role Summary

The Investigative and Discovery Toxicology Organization is seeking a Discovery Toxicology Project Leader to coordinate and manage toxicology projects supporting the discovery and development of new pharmaceutical products. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution and interpretation of toxicology studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Discovery Toxicology project strategy, and design effective toxicology plans to identify hazards, characterize, and address risk of toxicity for compounds moving into development.
• Plan, organize, and oversee Discovery Toxicology studies from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to deliverables and timelines.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret toxicological data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare and present project findings, updates, and reports to internal and external partners.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver candidate molecules into the development pipeline.
• Identify and address any issues or challenges that arise during the course of toxicology studies.

Qualifications

• Required: PhD in Toxicology or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience or MS/BS degree in related field with at least 7 years of applicable experience.
• Preferred: Strong problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Preferred: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
• Preferred: Knowledge of drug discovery and development process.
• Preferred: Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and standards (e.g., GLP, FDA, EMA).

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
• Knowledge of drug discovery and development process
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and standards (e.g., GLP, FDA, EMA)

Education

• PhD in Toxicology or related field with 2+ years of experience or MS/BS degree with 7+ years of applicable experience.