207 Senior Toxicologist jobs in the United Kingdom

Toxicologist (Regulatory & Chemicals)

Location: South Oxfordshire (Hybrid)

Contract: Full-time and permanent

Sector: Chemicals / chemistry

Salary: 37,000 - 67,000 depending on experience (potentially lower for more junior individuals)

Out client are a multi-national leading speciality chemicals company focused on designing and manufacturing additives for various fuels and lubricants, predominantly for use within vehicles to reduce emissions and increase fuel efficiency.

In a key phase of growth, our client is seeking an experienced Toxicologist / Ecotoxicologist to join their Regulatory and Product teams. If you are an experienced Toxicologist or Ecotoxicologist with an interest in supporting the development of new and existing products through the toxicological assessment process, then this may be the opportunity for you.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for experienced Toxicologists who have a post-graduate degree in Toxicology and a graduate level degree, or equivalent, in Chemistry or related scientific subject. Your responsibilities will include:

• Outsourcing and monitoring of toxicology studies aimed to assess new and existing products.
• Maintaining strong knowledge in current toxicology regulations within the UK and elsewhere; updating internal processes and noting potential impact on existing products.
• Conducting risk assessments and hazard assessments for new and existing products.
• Working with a global team of regulatory experts.
• Occasionally representing the company at trade and conference events.

Skills and Experience Needed

The candidate will have the following:

• Undergraduate (BSc, or equivalent) qualification in a life-science discipline (Chemistry or Biology) (essential).
• Post-graduate degree (MSc or equivalent) in Toxicology (essential).
• Proven ability to read, understand, interpret and relay complex technical and regulatory information (essential).
• Prior experience in toxicology actives such as: ensuring toxicology regulatory compliance, risk assessments, designing and running toxicology studies, environmental fate studies (highly desired).
• Knowledge of chemical regulations e.g. REACH and regulatory databases (desired).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential).
• Ability to work independently, or in a team (essential).
• Right to work in the UK without need for future visa sponsorship (essential).

The Package

As a multi-national chemical company, our client is able to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including private pension.

Toxicologist

Chemicals

Oxfordshire

Permanent

Hybrid working available

Our Oxfordshire based chemical client is actively recruiting for a Senior Toxicologist to support ongoing chemical regulatory compliance projects for a variety of chemicals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of data relating to the assessment of chemical toxicology studies. Additional duties will include :

• Designing, developing and monitoring toxicology studies for a variety of chemicals
• Working with 3rd party CROs and determining conclusions from laboratory data
• Understanding potential / health hazards from derived and historical chemical data
• Performing detailed risk assessments
• Supporting and developing strategies for dossier completion and submittal
• Understanding and developing studies to support mammalian toxicology including Endocrine Disruption toxicology and assessments
• Responding to enquiries arising from regulatory bodies
• Writing detailed reports and summaries for regulatory compliance purposes
• Liaising with a variety in internal technical / regulatory teams and external parties

Application are invited from candidates with a BSc / MSc in Toxicology , Chemistry (or similar) together with previous suitable skills and experience including experience of developing and assessing detailed toxicology projects

This is a permanent opportunity offering an attractive salary (depending on skills and experience)

For further details or to apply please contact Martin Cove

Regulatory toxicologist needed for hybrid role in Manchester or Derbyshire

Regulatory Toxicologist

Hybrid working from Manchester or Derbyshire

Salary - 40,000 - 60,000 depending on experience

Permanent

SRG is working with a leading global manufacturer of speciality chemicals. Recently a new vacancy has opened for a regulatory toxicologist with a background in human heath, environmental and ecotoxicology. This would be a great opportunity for someone with previous experience in the chemicals or pharmaceuticals sector to step into a global role and coordinate with regulatory agencies worldwide. Applications welcome from toxicologists and ecotoxicologists with a background in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consultancy and similar industries.

Role Description

• Interpreting test results and preparing submissions to regulatory agencies
• Presenting data and regulatory information both withing the company and externally
• Liaising with toxicologists and agencies globally to ensure product safety and compliance
• Conducting toxicological risk assessments
• Working closely with other areas of the business; such as R&D, procurement, supply chain, operations, legal and finance

Requirements

• A strong academic background in toxicology, ecotoxicology or pharmacology; preferably at PhD level
• Recent industry experience working on toxicological risk assessments and regulatory dossiers
• An understanding of hazard communication and REACH regulations would be beneficial
• Experience working with IUCLID and CHESAR software
• Ability to work onsite in a hybrid set up in the Manchester or Derby area
• Full right to work in the UK.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on (phone number removed). If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: Toxicology, ecotoxicology, regulatory, chemical, EU REACH, UK REACH, speciality chemicals, IUCLID, R&D

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Regulatory toxicologist needed for hybrid role in Manchester or Derbyshire

Regulatory Toxicologist

Hybrid working from Manchester or Derbyshire

Salary - 40,000 - 60,000 depending on experience

Permanent

SRG is working with a leading global manufacturer of speciality chemicals. Recently a new vacancy has opened for a regulatory toxicologist with a background in human heath, environmental and ecotoxicology. This would be a great opportunity for someone with previous experience in the chemicals or pharmaceuticals sector to step into a global role and coordinate with regulatory agencies worldwide. Applications welcome from toxicologists and ecotoxicologists with a background in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consultancy and similar industries.

Role Description

• Interpreting test results and preparing submissions to regulatory agencies
• Presenting data and regulatory information both withing the company and externally
• Liaising with toxicologists and agencies globally to ensure product safety and compliance
• Conducting toxicological risk assessments
• Working closely with other areas of the business; such as R&D, procurement, supply chain, operations, legal and finance

Requirements

• A strong academic background in toxicology, ecotoxicology or pharmacology; preferably at PhD level
• Recent industry experience working on toxicological risk assessments and regulatory dossiers
• An understanding of hazard communication and REACH regulations would be beneficial
• Experience working with IUCLID and CHESAR software
• Ability to work onsite in a hybrid set up in the Manchester or Derby area
• Full right to work in the UK.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on (phone number removed). If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: Toxicology, ecotoxicology, regulatory, chemical, EU REACH, UK REACH, speciality chemicals, IUCLID, R&D

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Toxicologist / Ecotoxicologist c£35-65k +Bonus +Benefits

South East ABJ7598

Permanent

As an experienced Toxicologist or Ecotoxicologist you will be a member of the Regulatory and Toxicology Team, within Product Stewardship & Compliance for an innovative STEM organisation. Working alongside our existing toxicologists, you will provide toxicology and regulatory support to new product development and e.

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About Us

Exscientia is an AI-driven precision medicine company committed to discovering, designing and developing the best possible drugs in the fastest and most effective manner. Exscientia developed the first-ever functional precision oncology platform to successfully guide treatment selection and improve patient outcomes in a prospective interventional clinical study, as well as to progress AI-designed small molecules into the clinical setting.

Our internal pipeline is focused on leveraging our precision medicine platform in oncology, while our partnered pipeline broadens our approach to other therapeutic areas. By pioneering a new approach to medicine creation, we believe the best ideas of science can rapidly become the best medicines for patients.

The Role

The Associate Director, Discovery Toxicologist will join the innovative Preclinical Development group and will provide project teams with scientific expertise and leadership for the safety assessment of Exscientia programs from early discovery, through to candidate selection and beyond. You will contribute to the assessment and selection of novel drug targets and optimisation of novel small molecule drug candidates using innovative molecular, cellular and in vivo technologies to maximise predictive safety science and investigative toxicology.

Please note this is a hybrid role and occasional travel is required to our offices in Oxford, UK (approximately 1-2 times per quarter), with flexibility to work from home in the UK the remaining time. We are a flexible working organisation and we’re willing to consider other options which would provide similar contact time with the team.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Represent Toxicology as the Subject Matter Expert on cross-functional project teams within the Discovery organisation. Opportunity to represent Toxicology in Development as the projects progress.
• Act as a key resource for early safety assessment during the drug discovery phase, providing scientific knowledge and expertise to cross-functional project teams.
• Use established toxicology screening strategies to predict, assess and mitigate target- and drug-related safety risks in support of the drug discovery portfolio.
• Refine and implement innovative experimental strategies and use the data to assess and /or provide mechanistic understanding of safety issues.
• Collaborate with CROs to ensure best practice for in vitro and/or in vivo safety assessment.
• Prepare verbal and written summaries for internal discussions. Work with the Discovery teams to develop optimal strategies to address specific safety issues within project teams. Present summary data to project teams, Exscientia senior leadership and external partners as needed.

Requirements

Essential skills:

• DVM, Pharm D, Ph.D in toxicology, Pathology, Physiology, Biochemistry or expertise in related biological scientific disciplines, with an emphasis on Oncology/Immunology is preferred. 10+ years’ experience in safety sciences in the Biotech/Pharma industry.
• Experience in project team membership as a Discovery toxicology representative in a matrix environment.
• Experience with in silico and in vitro safety assessment leading to an in-depth knowledge of small molecule discovery toxicology, and experience designing and critically evaluating results of exploratory toxicology studies.
• An understanding of in vitro to in vivo translation of potential toxicities and implications for human safety.
• Broad background in novel methods of identifying potential toxicities and developing risk mitigation plans.
• Highly motivated scientist, who can work independently, with excellent oral/written communication skills.

Desirable skills:

• Board Certification in Toxicology (DABT/ERT).
• Experience running in vivo safety assessment studies.
• Knowledge of secondary pharmacology assessment and mitigation of identified risks.
• Keen interest in artificial intelligence and its application to drug discovery. Experience with the use of AI-tools to predict toxicology endpoints.

Benefits

• Join our inclusive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating organisation with an exciting mission and strong values.
• As a learning organisation, we provide access to learning and development opportunities and will place you at the forefront of your career growth at Exscientia.
• We employ brilliant people so we pay highly competitive salaries. Additionally, all our employees are eligible for a company-wide annual bonus and receive new joiner and annual share awards.
• Enjoy our generous 28 days holiday allowance plus public holidays, with flexibility to carry over or purchase extra holidays.
• We also offer flexible working to find a healthy work-life balance that works for you.
• Create amazing memories or progress your personal and professional development with our four-week paid sabbatical after four years of service.
• We’re leading the way in progressive leave offering enhanced policies so you feel supported no matter the life event. This includes generous parental, fertility, menopause and family emergency leave, and much more. 
• Additionally, we support childcare costs for children aged 0-5 through our affordable childcare scheme.
• Take advantage of two generous salary exchange schemes to claim discounts on a brand new electric vehicle and cycling equipment worth up to £3,500.
• As a healthcare company, we understand the importance of health and wellbeing so we provide comprehensive private health insurance, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• We also provide plenty of access to mental health support including therapy and counselling sessions plus an employee assistance program for help with lifestyle issues such as bereavement, family problems or money management.
• To help safeguard the future for you and your loved ones, we also offer pension and life cover.
• Have fun with colleagues at our in-person and remote social events! Get competitive at a quiz or bake off, or relax at a movie night or picnic - there’s something for everyone.
• Collaborate with your team at our uplifting offices and choose a design-led breakout space to inspire creativity. Help yourself to free drinks, snacks and freshly ground coffee in our fully stocked kitchens. Some of the best ideas start with a coffee break!
• Feel inspired in our high spec labs where you will use state-of-the-art equipment and instruments that empower you to do your best work.
• We’ll even support your home office environment with an allowance for furniture and equipment to make your space as comfortable and productive as possible.
• Learn more about why our team enjoy working at Exscientia here

DEIB

At Exscientia, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every employee belongs.

We celebrate and value the diversity of our team, recognising that our differences drive our creativity and innovation forward. This applies to differences in ethnicity, nationality, cultural heritage, age, religion, mental and physical ability, neurodiversity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital and civil partnership status, family status, and socioeconomic background.

We are committed to providing fair treatment, opportunity and advancement for all employees, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to bring their best selves to work.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please email

Our client is a market leader within the Pharma Covigilance market. They are looking to recruit a Drug Safety Administrator who will be an active participant in meetings and assist the PV Manager in maintaining standard operating procedures or working practices. During their daily activities, the Drug Safety Administrator will be required to liaise with pharmaceutical companies and other business partners.

Daily tasks:

• Keeping the Pharmacovigilance Manager fully informed of problems and issues that may arise related to the product, adverse events, the patients, prescribers or the marketing authorisation holder.
• Processing selected case reports in the database.
• Checking all literature case reports have the appropriate AE terms assigned for MedDRA coding. Notifying the QPPV of cases where the appropriate MedDRA term cannot be identified independently.
• Reconciliation both with clients and/or with PV partners on behalf of clients (as required).
• Processing reports from any source in the drug safety database.
• Assessing adverse events and carry out listedness and causality assessments.
• Exchanging a PV case reference from the database with PV partners.
• Conducting follow-up investigation for direct reports from either patients or healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining Continued Professional Development in support of your role and responsibilities.
• Participate in various team meetings and liaise with other colleagues about on-going projects.
• Assist with documentation such as Working Practices and Standard Operating Procedures, where required.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of medicinal products and with regulations and guidelines within the industry.
• An organised, proactive person with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication with proficiency in standard software programs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Life science or Bio medical graduate (1-2 years working experience desirable) or other allied healthcare professional.

Please note candidates will only be considered with the above skills and unfortunately this company cannot consider sponsorship, or a visa status that will need renewing.