Senior Manager 2, Toxicology
at Intertek Health Sciences Inc

Mississauga

Posted in Education
10 months ago


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Job Description

The Senior Manager II, Toxicology will lead and guide our clients on matters related to regulatory toxicology and compliance to global regulations and expectations for pharmaceuticals. This role requires a special individual with a deep understanding of, and appreciation for, toxicology risk and safety assessment.  Demonstrated expertise in the practices of sound scientific judgment and clear and transparent argumentation to support risk assessments in report formats that are regulatory-ready is indispensable. Experience in a breadth of projects involving different aspects of toxicology risk assessment will be critical, and an understanding of U.S. FDA, Health Canada (and EU) regulatory expectations related to pharmaceuticals and safety is expected.  An understanding of toxicology as related to safety testing programs in the formal development of new drugs, biologics, medical devices and other healthcare products would be beneficial; opportunities may develop in which this experience can be expanded. The Senior Manager II, Toxicology will directly engage with and support Intertek's clients, serving as a representative of the consultancy and as a subject matter expert for the company.

Responsibilities:

  • As a senior scientist, be responsible for work on and guidance of projects, which typically have major complexities and multiple dimensions/facets, identification of “out of the box” solutions when needed, and synthesis of findings into clear, well-written reports that discuss the implications of the findings.  The Senior Manager II, Toxicology will be responsible for the quality and scientific accuracy of the final deliverable to the client, which may have included own work and that of colleagues/team and will need to meet project and Industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.   
  • Act as the primary liaison with Intertek clients, including initial business development meetings, through preparation of cost estimates for projects, formal project proposals and plans, and communication during the course of projects. 
  • Be an effective supervisor and team leader, responsible for a group or an area of expertise, who makes effective decisions about work to be done and work standards.  Balance, or assist others in balancing, the needs of projects and resolving potential conflicts among competing projects or programs.
  • Be a senior consultant, able to identify and capitalize on business development opportunities.  Attract a flow of work from new and existing clients based on own reputation and expertise in the field.  Have a good understanding of the work of the company as a whole, including an understanding of local and global trends, and help plan and support the growth and development of the business accordingly.
  • Act as a senior leader for the team: support leadership in meeting goals and objectives and contribute to the development of junior staff.

Desired Qualifications:

  • PhD in Toxicology (preferred) or related field, or MSc or other related degree or training.
  • 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience with a primary focus on toxicology.
  • Subject matter expertise: scientific acumen in toxicology risk assessment, understanding of the role of regulatory toxicology and pharmaceutical safety, ability to solve complex scientific problems, and experience guiding clients with their project or program needs. 
  • Demonstrated consulting skills: business acumen to identify project needs and encourage additional client work requests; experienced at the preparation of accurate cost and timeline estimates.  Operating at a very high level of professional standards and integrity to ensure project parameters and standards are met at all times.
  • Excellent communicator and manager, able to practice effective time management, understand organizational and industrial psychology, and able to manage complex projects. Enjoys working within a team including more senior and more junior team members.  

Personal Characteristics:

    • Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written format; able to develop persuasive, clear arguments and rationales.
    • Well organized and structured; able to pay attention to detail.
    • Excellent customer service and interaction skills.
    • Enjoys the challenge of analyzing and solving problems.
    • Able to self-motivate to meet project or submission timelines, process information, and work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, but also a team player able to contribute work on a number of different parts of a project.
    • Able to work remotely (home-based) or in an office in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

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