Senior Scientist II, Occupational & Environmental Toxicologist
AbbVie
2 days ago
On-site
South San Francisco, CA
Clinical Research and Development
Onsite Genetic, Environmental, and Occupational Toxicology (GEO Tox) toxicologist to complete risk assessments supporting occupational, environmental, manufacturing, and regulatory filings across therapeutic areas.
Responsibilities:
- Critically evaluate literature and toxicology reports/summaries; use read-across and in silico data to generate toxicology product risk assessments (e.g., extractables/leachables, HBELs/PDEs/OELs, environmental risk assessments, other contaminants).
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams to align on safety banding for company implementation.
- Participate in external working groups to drive industry standards and monitor upcoming regulations.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior GEO Tox team members and adjacent departments.
- Plan and monitor CRO studies for environmental assessments supporting regulatory filings.
- Plan and monitor CRO studies for worker safety studies related to occupational safety and handling.
- Support evaluation and implementation of relevant new approach methodologies (NAM).
- Provide technical support for occupational health hazard categorizations and chemical registrations (GHS/CLP) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Qualifications:
- Sr. Scientist II: Bachelor’s in toxicology (or related) + typically 12 years experience OR Master’s (or related) + 10 years OR PhD (or related) + 4 years.
- Proven record of successfully evaluating safety risks.
- Excellent collaboration, multi-tasking, and communication skills; strong oral/written communication and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines.
Desired skills:
- Occupational Exposure Banding; performance-based exposure control limits; and/or evaluating toxicity data for SDS.
- Risk assessment authoring.
- Regulatory guidance knowledge/experience (ICH Q3C/Q3D/Q3E, ICHM7, ISO-10993-X).
- Toxicity data mining (databases/literature).
- Software and in silico predictive tools (e.g., QSAR, OECD).
- Board certification preferred (not required).
Location:
- Onsite role based in South San Francisco, CA.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs.
Application instructions:
- None provided in the job posting.
Responsibilities:
- Critically evaluate literature and toxicology reports/summaries; use read-across and in silico data to generate toxicology product risk assessments (e.g., extractables/leachables, HBELs/PDEs/OELs, environmental risk assessments, other contaminants).
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams to align on safety banding for company implementation.
- Participate in external working groups to drive industry standards and monitor upcoming regulations.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior GEO Tox team members and adjacent departments.
- Plan and monitor CRO studies for environmental assessments supporting regulatory filings.
- Plan and monitor CRO studies for worker safety studies related to occupational safety and handling.
- Support evaluation and implementation of relevant new approach methodologies (NAM).
- Provide technical support for occupational health hazard categorizations and chemical registrations (GHS/CLP) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Qualifications:
- Sr. Scientist II: Bachelor’s in toxicology (or related) + typically 12 years experience OR Master’s (or related) + 10 years OR PhD (or related) + 4 years.
- Proven record of successfully evaluating safety risks.
- Excellent collaboration, multi-tasking, and communication skills; strong oral/written communication and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines.
Desired skills:
- Occupational Exposure Banding; performance-based exposure control limits; and/or evaluating toxicity data for SDS.
- Risk assessment authoring.
- Regulatory guidance knowledge/experience (ICH Q3C/Q3D/Q3E, ICHM7, ISO-10993-X).
- Toxicity data mining (databases/literature).
- Software and in silico predictive tools (e.g., QSAR, OECD).
- Board certification preferred (not required).
Location:
- Onsite role based in South San Francisco, CA.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs.
Application instructions:
- None provided in the job posting.