Zoetis · 5 days ago
Sr. Scientist (Project Toxicology)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $145K/yr
3+ years expZoetis is a leader in veterinary medicine research and development, seeking a skilled Toxicologist/Sr. Scientist to join their Toxicology group. The role involves providing technical expertise in Project Toxicology across all phases of development, ensuring compliance with global standards and leading safety assessments for veterinary medicinal products.
AgricultureBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVeterinary
Responsibilities
Serve as the Toxicology Technical Lead and Subject Matter Expert on project teams to define and implement toxicology strategy for veterinary medicinal product development and regulatory submissions meeting global standards. Apply cross-program toxicology and risk assessment expertise to anticipate safety challenges and provide project-level risk-based safety assessments
Independently design, oversee, and interpret toxicology studies, integrating data into comprehensive safety packages. Ensure compliance with international guidelines, with emphasis on human food safety and user safety assessments
Propose and gain alignment on toxicology strategies, interpret and communicate data to project teams, management, and regulators, and identify multidisciplinary solutions to guide complex projects
Champion the use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), next-generation risk assessment tools, and weight-of-evidence frameworks. Apply waiver approaches where scientifically justified and promote the 3Rs principles to advance ethical, efficient, and innovative toxicology strategies
Prepare and defend technical dossiers to global health authorities, including establishing key safety thresholds (e.g., PoD, ADI, PDE, MRL, TTC) for human food safety, standards, and product labeling for user safety. Lead interactions with regulators and address complex safety questions through formal and informal meetings, written responses, and position papers
Collaborate with Discovery and Computational Toxicology, Pathology, PKPD, Human Food Safety Residue, Microbial Safety, Target Animal Safety, Occupational Toxicology, Chemistry, Environmental Safety, Global Regulatory Affairs, and other disciplines to elucidate toxicology findings of concern for research and development programs
Represent Zoetis in scientific forums and industry consortia, including VICH and industry associations. Contribute to the development of regulatory guidance, publish peer-reviewed research, and present findings at both internal and external scientific meetings
Travel Requirement: This role involves up to 10% travel for collaborations, regulatory engagements, or conferences as needed
Qualification
Required
PhD (or equivalent) in toxicology or a closely related discipline (e.g. pharmacology, physiology, medicinal chemistry, pathology, etc.)
At least 3 years of experience as a Project toxicologist in nonclinical safety assessment in veterinary or human health, spanning both small molecules and biologics/large molecules. Master's (MS) degree in toxicology or the above-mentioned disciplines with 8-10 years of experience will be considered
Demonstrated expertise across multiple toxicology work streams, such as systemic in vivo toxicity in rodents and non-rodents (general toxicology and specialty areas including neurotoxicity, immunotoxicology, and cardiovascular safety)
Expertise in safety risk assessment and interpretation of toxicological findings from in vivo, in vitro, in silico, and non-animal methodologies, applying weight-of-evidence approaches to support regulatory decision-making
Working knowledge of global regulatory requirements and expectations (e.g., ICH or VICH, FDA, EMA, etc.), with direct experience preparing submissions and engaging with health authorities
Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills, able to prioritize effectively, make informed decisions, and collaborate in a matrix environment
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships and influence without direct authority and provide scientific leadership in project teams and cross-functional settings
Excellence in technical writing and scientific communication (regulatory documents, protocols, reports, journal articles, dossiers, etc.)
Preferred
Experience conducting human food safety and human user safety risk assessments
Direct experience in the industry or CRO, particularly in conducting and reporting GLP repeat-dose (including chronic) toxicology studies
Board certification in toxicology (DABT, ERT) is preferred
Experience applying innovative approaches (e.g., NAMs, next-generation risk assessment tools, 3Rs strategies, waiver approaches) in toxicology assessments
Benefits
Healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one
A 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis
4 weeks of vacation
Company
Zoetis
Zoetis is an animal health company that advances care for animals and supports their health and wellbeing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.62BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.85B
2023-03-01Grant· $15.3M
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Kristin Peck
Chief Executive Officer
Chitra Varma
Head, Commercial ERP Products
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