Regional Toxicology Specialist

About the role

An established global organisation in the chemicals industry is seeking a Regional Toxicology Specialist for its Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs team. The newly created position will be the key toxicology subject-matter expert for Asia, giving technical and strategic advice on product safety, new product development, regulatory compliance and ingredient defence. The workplace is on site, near an MRT station.

Key responsibilities

• Provide toxicological and regulatory guidance to stakeholders across Asia
• Develop hazard and safety assessment strategies for products and ingredients
• Apply New Approach Methodologies, in-silico tools and read-across approaches
• Plan and manage toxicity, clinical safety and environmental safety studies with external partners
• Support new product launches through safety assessments and substance-notification strategies
• Assess study outcomes and recommend practical risk-management solutions
• Contribute technical advice to regional regulatory and business decisions
• Deliver toxicology training and explain complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Promote continuous improvement and collaboration within the global Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs function

Required profile

• Degree in Toxicology, Life Sciences, Pharmacology or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in toxicology, hazard assessment, safety assessment or product safety
• Experience covering product stewardship or regulatory toxicology within Asia
• Ability to design or interpret toxicity, clinical safety or environmental safety studies
• Experience in the chemical, consumer care or pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred; candidates from toxicology or product-stewardship consultancies may also be considered

Required skills

• Experience with alternative assessment methods such as NAMs, in-silico tools and read-across
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and project management skills
• Ability to influence regional decisions and explain complex scientific concepts clearly

What we offer

• Remuneration package of up to $10,000 plus AWS and a variable bonus

Candidates apply through the recruiter's application portal by sending their CV in MS Word format.