Position of Senior Research Scientist, Montreal, Canada
Join a dynamic and growing team
The Canadian facility, located in Laval (Montreal area) is looking for a highly motivated candidate with experience in the conduct and evaluation of nonclinical safety studies.
We offer:
- Full management support on the development of your specialty;
- Professional development opportunity;
- Collegial working environment;
- Flexible work schedule;
- Competitive compensation plan;
- Flexible social benefits program;
- Group RRSP (401k equivalent) to which the employer contributes.
Responsibilities
- Design, conduct, evaluate, and report toxicology studies to satisfy international regulatory agency submissions;
- Integrate study data including pharmaco/toxicokinetic, pharmacodynamic, clinical, and anatomic pathological evaluations as well as contributing scientists reports, to achieve study objectives as well as Sponsor and regulatory expectations;
- Ensure that studies are conducted in compliance with the study plan/protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, and other relevant regulations and guidelines;
- Communicate effectively and proactively with internal study teams, Quality Assurance, Facility Management, and Study Sponsors;
- Participate actively in the growth of the science and business development of a global preclinical contract research organization.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in nonclinical drug development in a contract research environment;
- Strong knowledge of relevant nonclinical safety regulations and guidelines, principles, practices, and procedures;
- High degree of self-motivation with effective organizational and time management skills;
- Collaborative and team building skills;
- Fluent in spoken and written English required.
Qualification
- Minimum M.Sc. degree in Toxicology or equivalent;
- American Board of Toxicology certification (DABT) and/or a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) are definite assets;
- Prior experience in a CRO or in a comparable drug development environment (e.g., pharmaceutical or biotechnology company) and a strong interest in life sciences will be highly valued.
Our Company
The CiToxLAB Group is a global preclinical service provider with facilities in France, Canada, Denmark, and Hungary. CiToxLAB offers a comprehensive range of non-clinical services to meet the needs of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical companies worldwide. These include general and reproductive toxicology, carcinogenicity, bioanalysis, immunology, and safety pharmacology with special expertise in areas such as inhalation or intra-nasal toxicology, radiation safety (ARS), NHPs, and minipigs.
