Principal Scientist - Toxicology
Posted 23 days ago
- Dundee, Scotland
- Permanent
- £40,000 to £50,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In 5 days
Join a world-class scientific team - We're looking for a highly experienced and passionate Toxicologist to step into a pivotal Principal Scientist role within a dynamic organisation. Based primarily in Dundee - with hybrid flexibility - this role offers the chance to lead, influence, and deliver scientific excellence in toxicology across a range of Pharma and non-Pharma projects.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Principal Scientist, you will:
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Provide strategic leadership across toxicology services to support client drug discovery and regulatory safety testing.
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Lead and deliver client-facing projects, promoting growth, efficiency, and innovation across the business.
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Support the development and execution of toxicology studies aligned with OECD guidelines and regulatory standards (ECHA, REACH, EPA).
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Act as Project Manager, Study Director, or Principal Investigator on regulated studies where applicable.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the sites to deliver high-quality scientific services.
Skills and Experience:
We’re looking for someone who brings both scientific depth and strategic oversight. You’ll need:
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A degree in a relevant discipline eg. biomedical sciences, or substantial relevant industry experience.
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A PhD or equivalent postgraduate experience in Toxicology (drug discovery or product safety – agrochemicals, chemicals, cosmetics, or food).
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In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks (OECD, ECHA, REACH, EPA) and adverse outcome pathways.
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Experience in a CRO, academic, biotech, or pharma environment.
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Proven leadership as a Project Manager, Study Director or PI.
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GxP experience is preferred.
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A credible and enthusiastic approach to building relationships and driving scientific success.
Additional:
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Location: Dundee DD1 5JJ (Hybrid remote with on-site work as required)
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Schedule: Monday to Friday
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Eligibility: You must have the right to work in the UK
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Relocation: Must be able to reliably commute or relocate prior to starting
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Principal Scientist, you will:
*
Provide strategic leadership across toxicology services to support client drug discovery and regulatory safety testing.
*
Lead and deliver client-facing projects, promoting growth, efficiency, and innovation across the business.
*
Support the development and execution of toxicology studies aligned with OECD guidelines and regulatory standards (ECHA, REACH, EPA).
*
Act as Project Manager, Study Director, or Principal Investigator on regulated studies where applicable.
*
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the sites to deliver high-quality scientific services.
Skills and Experience:
We’re looking for someone who brings both scientific depth and strategic oversight. You’ll need:
*
A degree in a relevant discipline eg. biomedical sciences, or substantial relevant industry experience.
*
A PhD or equivalent postgraduate experience in Toxicology (drug discovery or product safety – agrochemicals, chemicals, cosmetics, or food).
*
In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks (OECD, ECHA, REACH, EPA) and adverse outcome pathways.
*
Experience in a CRO, academic, biotech, or pharma environment.
*
Proven leadership as a Project Manager, Study Director or PI.
*
GxP experience is preferred.
*
A credible and enthusiastic approach to building relationships and driving scientific success.
Additional:
*
Location: Dundee DD1 5JJ (Hybrid remote with on-site work as required)
*
Schedule: Monday to Friday
*
Eligibility: You must have the right to work in the UK
*
Relocation: Must be able to reliably commute or relocate prior to starting