AbCellera

Biotechnology

PrincipalScientistToxicology

CA$220–320k ~AI est. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The Brief

“Principal Scientist - Toxicology at AbCellera. Skills: Toxicology, Nonclinical safety, Regulatory submissions. Design toxicology studies. Plan toxicology studies”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver breakthrough medicines; High-quality GLP-compliant delivery

Industry & Context.

Biotechnology
Problems you'll solve

Critical problem-solving; Strategic solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

PhD in Toxicology or related field, 8+ years industry experience (biologics), MSc degree and 12+ years experience, Deep expertise in GLP toxicology, Hands-on experience with US FDA 21 CFR Part 58, Working knowledge of FDA, ICH, EMA guidance, Track record designing toxicology studies, Ability to lead scientific discussions, Excellent scientific writing skills, Organizational and prioritization skills, Sound scientific judgment, Critical problem-solving skills, Flexibility and resilience

Nice to Have

Experience with oncology programs, Experience with ADC programs, DABT accreditation

What You'll Do.

Design toxicology studies

Plan toxicology studies

Monitor toxicology studies

Report toxicology studies

Provide nonclinical safety support

Lead planning of toxicology programs

Lead design of toxicology programs

Lead execution of toxicology programs

Lead interpretation of toxicology programs

Serve as scientific interface with CROs

Provide strategic oversight during protocol development

Provide strategic oversight during study conduct

Provide strategic oversight during data interpretation

Provide strategic oversight during report finalization

Represent Nonclinical Safety function

Contribute toxicology expertise

Inform candidate selection

Inform risk assessment

Inform program advancement

Provide scientific assessment of toxicology data

Communicate risk-benefit evaluations

Communicate recommendations

Author nonclinical safety sections

Review nonclinical safety sections

Contribute as subject matter expert

Drive development of safety strategies

Drive evolution of safety strategies

Maintain scientific leadership

Stay current with toxicology science

Translate insights into best practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional program teams; Cross-functional teams; Senior leadership communication

Communication Scope

Scientific communication; Clear communication; Confident communication; Effective communication; Scientific writing; Regulatory document authoring; Regulatory document review; Global regulatory interactions; Health authority responses

Process & Methodology

Program management, Timeline management

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