Regulatory Testing Coordinator or Specialist

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine • Washington, DC

8d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is seeking a Regulatory Testing Specialist with at least 2 years of experience in toxicology, pharmacology, or regulatory science, and exposure to in vitro or computational methods. The position supports the advancement of ethical, human-relevant approaches in toxicology by developing and promoting in vitro and computational methods such as QSAR, read-across, IVIVE, and PBPK, and facilitating their regulatory acceptance. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing scientific and regulatory documents, collaborating with agencies, industry, and academic partners, and communicating findings to both technical and general audiences. This is a full-time remote position based in the United States.

Requirements

• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Master's degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, Computational Biology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of total work experience, including a minimum of 2 years in toxicology, pharmacology, or regulatory science, with exposure to in vitro or computational methods.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey scientific and regulatory concepts to broad audiences.
• Familiarity with U.S. and international regulatory frameworks (e.g., EPA, FDA, EMA, OECD).
• Hands-on experience with in vitro toxicology assays (e.g., cell-based models, tissue-engineered systems, high-content screening) and/or computational methods (QSAR, read-across, cheminformatics, IVIVE, PBPK).
• Deep commitment to advancing human-relevant science and replacing animal testing through innovative toxicology methods and regulatory engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Toxicology, Computational Biology, Cheminformatics, or a related discipline, with research experience in in vitro toxicology, computational modeling (QSAR, read-across, IVIVE, PBPK), mechanistic assays, and regulatory toxicology.
• A minimum of 10 years of total work experience (including graduate or postdoctoral research), with a minimum of 5 years applying nonanimal methods and engaging with regulatory programs such as OECD, EPA, or FDA.
• Exceptional writing skills with demonstrated ability to draft scientific manuscripts, regulatory and guidance documents (e.g., IATAs, DRPs, Test Guidelines, white papers).
• Strong understanding of national and international regulatory frameworks (e.g., EPA, FDA, EMA, OECD).
• Demonstrated capacity for critical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-sector collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advance the replacement of animal tests in regulatory toxicology programs: Drive the development, evaluation, and implementation of human-relevant in vitro and computational methods across multiple toxicological endpoints.
• Draft, review, and coordinate scientific and regulatory documents, including Test Guidelines, Integrated Approaches to Testing and Assessment (IATAs), and Detailed Review Papers.
• Monitor and analyze activities at the OECD, EPA, FDA, EMA, and other regulatory bodies, providing scientific and strategic input to promote adoption of nonanimal approaches.
• Lead data analysis, scientific and regulatory writing, and collaborative project work to advance nonanimal methods regulatory programs.
• Design and execute workshops, trainings, and stakeholder meetings with regulators, industry, and academic partners.
• Collaborate with cross-sector partners to identify data gaps, propose innovative approaches, and advance regulatory acceptance of in vitro and computational methods.
• Communicate the benefits of nonanimal test methods to lay and scientific audiences: Author a variety of works ranging from peer-reviewed manuscripts to breaking research synopses to newsletter articles or blog posts.
• Serve as spokesperson to lay and trade press with media training and guidance as needed.
• Assist communications team in developing traditional and social media packages.
• Submit abstracts and present research or policy positions.
• Keep up to date with scientific literature as needed to cultivate expert status in the development and implementation of various nonanimal approaches.

Benefits

• Health insurance with 100% of the deductible and 75% of the premium paid by the Physicians Committee for full-time employees.
• Dental insurance available at a group discount.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contribution of $0.50 per dollar up to 6% of salary.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses which allows paying for some expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• Pre-tax purchase of Metro fare.
• Long-term disability income protection insurance and life insurance fully paid for by the Physicians Committee.
• 20 days of paid time off to start plus 14 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees