Senior In Vivo Safety Scientist

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior In Vivo Safety Scientist to join a growing preclinical safety team. In this role, you will lead the design, execution, and interpretation of in vivo toxicology and safety pharmacology studies to support drug discovery and development programs. You will play a critical role in ensuring the safety profile of novel therapeutics from early discovery through to clinical candidate selection.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee in vivo toxicology and safety pharmacology studies in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GLP where applicable)
• Interpret complex data sets and provide clear safety assessments to project teams and senior leadership
• Collaborate cross-functionally with discovery scientists, pharmacologists, and clinical teams to guide decision-making
• Contribute to regulatory submissions, including preparation of study reports and briefing documents
• Manage external CRO partnerships and ensure high-quality study delivery
• Stay current with scientific and regulatory developments in toxicology and in vivo safety sciences
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to building scientific capability within the team

Requirements

• PhD, DVM, or equivalent in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a related life sciences discipline
• Significant industry experience in in vivo toxicology and safety assessment
• Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA)
• Proven ability to design and interpret preclinical safety studies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with CROs and managing outsourced studies
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams