Toxicologist

Date:  Mar 7, 2024
Department:  Pre-Clinical
Job Type:  Direct Employee
Team:  R&D, Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory Affairs
Contract Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Parma, IT

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas: Discover more here

We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes a transparent and ethical behavior at all levels.

We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors. Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors.

We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities. 

 

Chiesi Research & Development

Our R&D team represents a fundamental asset for the business. It is divided into integrated functional areas focusing on pipeline projects including discovery and preclinical research, chemical manufacturing and controls, drug delivery technology, clinical development, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, intellectual property, quality assurance, R&D project and portfolio management.  Headquartered in the new purpose-built and fully integrated Research and Development Centre in Parma (Italy), the team also has important operations in Paris (France), Chippenham (UK), Cary (US), Stockholm (Sweden) and Toronto (Canada).

 

Who we are looking for

Main Responsibilities

• Member of projects teams (drug discovery and development) to provide support and feedback about studies status as expert on non-clinical toxicology 
• Planning and monitoring of outsourced toxicity studies in the research and development phases ensuring compliance with GLP, regulatory requirement and internal SOPs
• Acting as contact for CROs and/or Providers
• Study documents: Protocols and Reports review/finalization
• Liaising with relevant contributors and accountable team members to ensure timely production and review of regulatory documentation (IB, IND, CTD, NDA etc.).
• Preclinical support for Due Diligence 
• Interaction with regulatory authorities (EU, US and RofW)
• Study budget: contributing to budget planning with the relevant persons in charge of budget by providing cost estimation, forecast & budget revision and reconciliation 
 

Experience Required

At least 5 years in this position in pharmaceutical companies in the role of toxicologist

Education

Scientific Degree 

Languages

English fluent

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of drug development process 
• Knowledge of toxicity database
• Knowledge of national and international guidelines
• Knowledge of biologic drugs development will be appreciated 

Soft Skills

  • Negotiation skills
  • Team working
  • Problem solving
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Analytical skills

What we offer

You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment.
In Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and to collective well-being.
We want our people to come to work happy every day, and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance in order to be able to give our best. That is why we offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people-care services.

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