YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Research Toxicologist, are to: 

• Perform/monitor toxicology studies for characterization of proteins and nucleic acids (e.g., dsRNAs);
• Perform risk assessment by providing input on hazard identification, dose-response interpretation, use of mechanistic data, and integrating information from other disciplines;
• Summarize and evaluate available data for regulatory submissions and registrations, documentation, reports, and dossiers;
• Draft white papers, waiver requests, regulatory responses, peer-reviewed journal articles, and internal and external communications to support product submissions/approvals;
• Assess critical scientific findings and propose solution strategies;
• Use scientific strategies to respond successfully to concerns raised from Regulatory Authorities and other key decision-makers;
• Ensure customers’ demands on studies and risk assessments are fulfilled with the highest quality while maintaining cost efficiency, on-time delivery, and proper prioritization.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least seven years of relevant experience OR master’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience OR Ph.D. with at least three years of relevant experience in toxicology, pharmacology, natural sciences, product safety, risk assessment, regulatory safety, or closely related discipline;
• Ability to develop and critically evaluate toxicological studies (in vivo and/or in vitro) for high-quality regulatory data packages;
• Experience providing comprehensive toxicology support for development projects, active ingredients, and product defense;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including scientific reports, formal presentation skills, and the ability to communicate concisely;
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize project workload and work within multi-faceted project teams;
• Demonstrated competencies in problem-solving and an ability to analyze complex data;
• Working knowledge and understanding of GLP, EPA & OECD regulatory requirements;
• Working knowledge of the latest practices in risk assessment for new and existing products;
• Digitally fluent and experience with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Toxicology laboratory or Study Liaison experience.

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