Regulatory Toxicologist - Nonclinical Safety ...

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We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.As a Regulatory Toxicologist - Nonclinical Safety Assessment, Scientist II working on the Drug Safety Research and Evaluation (DSRE) team, you will be empowered to Serve as the DSRE team representative on development programs in GI, neuroscience, oncology and rare diseases across a range of modality types.A typical day will include:POSITION OBJECTIVES:Responsible for design, reporting, and interpretation of regulatory nonclinical safety studies.Support programs across Takeda''s 4 therapeutic areas: oncology, astroenterology, neuroscience and rare diseases; and all the modalities used across those areas (e.g., small molecules, protein therapeutics, oligonucleotides, cell engagers, and cell and gene therapies).Engage with other functional areas (e.g., Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Pharmacovigilance, and Clinical Research) to develop project plans and go/no-go decisions, in part by providing guidance on the necessary types of nonclinical studies and the implications from safety study findings on project plans/decisions.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:Succinctly and effectively summarizes the content and safety implications from nonclinical studies for regulatory submissions, including components for IBs and clinical protocolsInteract with Health Authorities, in writing and verballyInteract with other functional area experts in a project team environment to recommend the best course of action for a given program, and defend those recommendations to internal governance committeesScientifically oversee the design, reporting and interpretation of exploratory and GLP-compliant outsourced safety studies and serve as study director on internal exploratory studiesRepresents Takeda on partnered programs and at external venues such as scientific meetingsEDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: PhD in toxicology or related discipline, with 2+ years of applicable pharmaceutical experience; or MS with 9+ years of pharmaceutical experienceExperience in design, reporting, and interpreting safety studies, and experience in the conduct GLP studiesAt least 2 years of experience working in a multidisciplinary project team environmentPrevious experience with oligonucleotide, cell engagers, cell/gene therapies, or non-traditional small molecules is a plus, but not requiredGood collaboration and communication skills working in team environments and in matrixed-management settingsBoard certification is a plus (DABT or DAVBT)Takeda U.S. Vaccine Requirement:Absent an approved religious or medical reason, all US office-based and lab-based Takeda employees who work fully on-site or in a hybrid model (as determined by Takeda) must be fully vaccinated to work at a Takeda site or to engage with Takeda colleagues or anyone else on behalf of Takeda. US field-based employees must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, absent an approved religious or medical reason. US employees who work at a Takeda manufacturing facility, and those who work at a BioLife center or BioLife lab, may be subject to different guidelines. If you are contacted by a Takeda recruiter about your job application, we encourage you to seek more information on the applicable guidelines for the Business Unit/Function to which you have accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution PlanTuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributionsHealth & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screeningsGenerous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation daysCommunity Outreach ProgramsEmpowering Our People to ShineDiscover more at No Phone Calls or Recruiters Please.*KB-LIEEO StatementTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.LocationsBoston, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

Created: 2025-11-15