Senior Toxicologist – Non-Clinical Pharmacology Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Switzerland.

📋 Description

• Develop strategies for Toxicology and Non-Clinical Pharmacology for designated projects.

• Take overall responsibility for the Toxicology and Non-Clinical Pharmacology strategies and initiatives in assigned projects.

• Provide expert knowledge in Toxicology and Non-Clinical Pharmacology to cross-functional teams.

• Oversee Toxicology and Non-Clinical Pharmacology sections in regulatory documents, which include IB, IND and IMPD summaries, RMP, and briefing papers.

• Manage communications with regulatory agencies pertaining to non-clinical pharmacology and Toxicology.

• Supervise preclinical safety studies at Contract Research Organizations, including their design, monitoring, discussions, and reporting of safety outcomes.

• Ensure that translational elements and safety alerts from literature or Toxicology studies are effectively integrated and communicated within the Benefit/Risk team.

• Conduct Toxicology evaluations for impurities in drug products and assist with inquiries from manufacturing locations.

• Engage in both internal and external scientific communications, such as oral presentations, posters, and publications.

• Provide support to Clinical and Core Asset Teams for products in development or for the geographic expansion of established products.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD, DVM, or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.

• At least five years of experience as a project toxicologist.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects across different stages of development.

• Required experience with biologics and small molecules.

• Experience with oligonucleotides, gene therapy, or combination drugs is highly desirable.

• Board certification such as DABT/ERT is advantageous.

• Extensive experience in regulatory toxicology is essential.

• Strong understanding of the drug development process, including late-stage development and life-cycle management for established compounds.

• Experience in immunotoxicology is a plus.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach.

• Results-oriented and delivery-focused with a structured working style.

• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset.

• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team.

• Alignment with Sobi’s core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership, and Partnership.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive total rewards package within the industry.

• Competitive benefits package that promotes the health and well-being of employees.

• An inclusive workplace culture.

• Opportunities to contribute to innovative treatments for rare diseases.

• A global company environment.

• Opportunities for internal and external scientific communication, including presentations, posters, and publications.