Manager, Toxicology – Mississauga

Intertek is searching for a Manager, Toxicology 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:

• Understanding 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.)
• Exercising judgment and being principally involved in deciding the approach needed to resolve problems.
• Reviewing and interpreting published/unpublished scientific materials and synthesizing findings into reports.
• Preparing toxicology/safety risk assessments for active substances, excipients, impurities, and other compounds.
• Advising on, guiding, and monitoring toxicology studies and whole programs, including data review and issue resolution.
• Applying regulatory agency guidelines and expectations for pharmaceuticals and healthcare products to client product development programs.
• Reviewing internal reports and being responsible for the quality and scientific accuracy of the final deliverable.
• Using powers of analysis and lateral thinking skills to identify “out of the box” solutions in complex projects.
• Providing leadership to project teams and overseeing the work of assigned team members.
• Interacting and developing relationships with clients to ensure smooth communication regarding project scope, timing, and other parameters.
• Identifying new project opportunities with existing clients and participating in marketing initiatives and sales discussions.
• Supporting leadership in meeting goals and objectives and contributing to the development of junior staff.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• 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.
• Subject matter expertise: scientific acumen and expertise to undertake and understand most standard studies within the overall field of toxicology.
• Excellent communicator and manager, able to practice effective time management and manage complex projects.
• Enjoys working within a team including more senior and more junior team members.
• Clear and skillful writer, able to prepare a clean and persuasive document.

Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written format.
• Well organized and structured; able to pay attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and interaction skills.
• Able to self-motivate to meet project timelines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work in an office in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

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 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. Our culture promotes a motivated, customer-oriented environment where employees can flourish and reach their highest potential.

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.