Senior Research Scientist - Toxicology

AbCellera•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$112,000 - CA$150,000

About The Position

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Research Scientist to join our growing Nonclinical Safety team. You will be responsible for supporting our team's efforts in developing and executing toxicology studies to assess the safety of our drug candidates. For this role, you will require a strong understanding of toxicology principles as well as hands-on experience with in vitro and/or in vivo studies.

Requirements

PhD in Toxicology or a related field, and a minimum of 5-8 years of related industry experience supporting biologics development
Extensive hands-on experience with in vitro and/or in vivo toxicology studies
Demonstrated proficiency with nonclinical safety assessment of large molecules/ biologics
Strong organizational, critical problem-solving, and analytical skills to assess complex datasets and propose strategic solutions
Excellent scientific writing, communication, and collaboration skills to effectively lead scientific discussions and influence decision-making

Nice To Haves

MSc and 10+ years of relevant experience will also be considered
DABT accreditation (highly desirable, but not required)

Responsibilities

Leading the design, planning, and oversight of in vitro safety and/or in vivo toxicology studies, ensuring alignment with global regulatory guidelines and strategic company objectives
Serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for Nonclinical Safety within cross-functional project teams, actively representing the function in internal and external stakeholder meetings
Providing critical assessment of complex toxicology data, translating and communicating clear, actionable risk-benefit evaluations and strategic recommendations to project teams and executive leadership
Maintaining comprehensive and meticulous recording of nonclinical safety study data as required by Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Authoring and critically reviewing the in vitro safety, toxicology, and safety pharmacology sections of Regulatory documentation (such as INDs, CTAs, IBs, and BLAs)
Collaborating seamlessly with scientists across various matrixed teams at AbCellera to ensure high data quality and accelerate program advancement
Contributing to the development of our toxicology programs and performing as a nonclinical safety/toxicology representative as needed
Maintaining an active scan and synthesis of published toxicology literature and evolving regulatory guidance relevant to AbCellera’s product portfolio, translating insights into internal best practices