Manager, Toxicology - Mississauga, ON

Manager, Toxicology (Consultant)

Intertek is searching for an Manager, Toxicology (Consultant to join our Assuris team in our Mississauga, ON office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in consulting!

The Manager, Toxicology is responsible for:

What you’ll do

• As a scientist, understand the needs of the project and possible issues, and the vision of the deliverable (report, regulatory dossier, research, risk assessments, nonclinical program design or analysis, etc.) and how best to conduct the project efficiently with respect to scientific and writing activities and the project scope. Exercise judgment and be principally involved in deciding the approach needed to resolve the problem. Review and interpret published/unpublished scientific materials and synthesize findings into reports and address the implications of the findings given the regulatory and toxicology questions at issue. Prepare toxicology/safety risk assessments for active substances, excipients, impurities, and other compounds and advise on, guide, and monitor toxicology studies and whole programs, including data review and issue resolution. Know and apply regulatory agency guidelines and expectations for pharmaceuticals and healthcare products of various types to client product development programs and be aware of industry standards. Review internal reports and be responsible for the quality and scientific accuracy of the final deliverable to internal reviewers and, depending on the complexity of the project, to the client.

• Where required (e.g., in complex projects), use powers of analysis and lateral thinking skills to identify “out of the box” solutions in/across the different dimensions of the problem.

• As a project manager, provide leadership to project teams, oversee the work of assigned team. Depending on the size and complexity of the project, lead or support all project phases from set-up (scope, budget and proposal preparation, administrative elements) to initiation (address project requirements depending on size and complexity; design tasks and envision deliverables), through project maintenance to manage progress and client relationships, and project deliverables focused on the client’s needs (supported by senior staff).

• Be a consultant, both in-house and to outside clients. Interact and develop relationships with clients on most projects to ensure smooth communication regarding project scope, timing, and other parameters. Identify new project opportunities with existing clients, participate in marketing initiatives and sales discussions. Work typically involves balancing needs of and resolving potential conflicts among several projects or programs typically of major complexity.

• Support leadership in meeting goals and objectives and contribute to the development of junior staff.

Desired Qualifications

• B.Sc., M.Sc. or Ph.D. with experience in the pharmaceutical or relevant industry/sector. Education degree should be in Toxicology or a relevant field.

• Additional specialization in an area of toxicology, e.g., molecular toxicology, physiology, metabolism, pharmacology, anatomy, chemistry, regulatory knowledge, etc.

• Subject matter expertise: scientific acumen and expertise to a level that can be expected to undertake and understand most standard studies within the overall field of toxicology. Able to critically review information and present a mature scientific argument. Additionally, an understanding of the role of regulatory toxicology in drug development and ability to solve increasingly complex scientific problems.

• Excellent communicator and manager, able to practice effective time management and able to manage complex projects in order to meet client expectations related to project deadlines and deliverables. Enjoys working within a team including more senior and more junior team members.

• Clear and skillful writer, able to draw together key points, identify and include relevant details, and prepare a clean and persuasive document.

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 in an office in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (remote/home-based work could be discussed in due course).

Salary & Benefits Information

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $150,000 per year. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, RRSP with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek’s Commitment

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all.

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.