Principal Consultant - Toxicology
About The Position
The Principal Consultant - Toxicology is a senior team member within the Technical Consulting Team. The Principal Consultant is responsible for the scientific direction of the program on the Team for Toxicology; as a member of the Technical Consulting Team, they will guide the direction of the written assessments within their discipline. This will include staying updated on the latest standards, industry and regulatory direction, and science of their discipline. The Principal Consultant will also present on topic of expertise at seminars, trade shows, and technical gatherings. This individual will also participate in generating written information related to their specific science of discipline (e.g., risk assessments, technical protocols, etc.) the Principal Consultant will also mentor colleagues and provide valuable training to support new hires and growth of experts.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Toxicology (or related field) is a must
- 7+ years related work experience
- Strong background in Chemistry as well as Toxicology
- Directing thought process through team meetings
- Publishing articles
- Good project management skills
- Owning projects with customers
- Taking on STAT projects
- Excellent communication skills
- Leading phone calls
- Act as SME on global regulatory calls/projects
- Supporting all regulatory response projects (either by leading or supporting)
- Able to handle ALL devices and projects (including combination, 18562, nanoparticles, etc.)
- Excellent technical writing skills and expertise
- Write regulatory responses with guidance
- Attention to detail
- Able to handle simple to moderately difficult assignments
- Time management – must be able to respond to voicemails, emails, and other communications in a timely manner
- Able to multi-task and be self-motivated
- Mentoring and training junior team members
- Presenting in industry (outside of Nelson Seminars)
- Actively participating in ISO or AAMI WGs
- Knowledge Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in Toxicology (or related field), postdoctoral fellowship in a toxicological related field highly preferred
- American Board of Toxicology Certification highly preferred
- Recognized in industry as a leader (invitations to speak)
Responsibilities
- Active participation on AAMI and/or ISO working groups
- Drive scientific direction for the Technical Consulting team in toxicology
- Serve as a mentor
- Provide team training
- Present on biocompatibility at trade shows, seminars, and technical gatherings
- Provide onsite or virtual training to clients
- Join calls as expert to support initial client discussions
- Work cross-functionally with other departments on projects where collaboration is needed
- Communicate with the client to obtain additional information for projects or related testing
- Perform literature research on materials and compounds
- Build and implement process improvements
- Know and follow the Nelson service standard
- Review and write assessments and other related documents as needed (i.e. Opinion Memos for patient safety)
- Know and follow applicable regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ISO, etc.)
- Know and follow company policies and procedures
- Complete required training on time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
