Job Description

Are you looking to apply your scientific expertise to products that make a meaningful difference in healthcare worldwide? As a Junior Toxicologist (m/f/d) at Fresenius Kabi, you will support toxicological risk assessments for a broad portfolio of pharmaceutical and medical device products and work closely with international stakeholders in a highly regulated, science-driven environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform toxicological assessments under the guidance of experienced toxicologists, including the evaluation of impurities, extractables and leachables (E&Ls), active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients

• Prepare Maximum Daily Dose (MDD) memos and support the derivation and communication of toxicological limits to relevant stakeholders

• Conduct and document Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) evaluations in line with applicable requirements

• Support the toxicological qualification of product deviations and contribute to scientific risk evaluations

• Support chemical characterization activities as well as Biological Evaluation Plans (BEPs) and Biological Evaluation Reports (BERs) for medical devices

• Contribute to Environmental Risk Assessments and provide scientific input to cross-functional projects

• Support activities related to animal welfare topics and internal expert groups

Your Qualifications

• Degree in veterinary medicine, pharmacy, chemistry, biochemistry or a comparable natural or life science discipline, complemented by a PhD

• Optional: Master’s degree or additional qualification in toxicology

• First experience or strong interest in toxicological risk assessment, pharmaceutical development, medical devices or regulatory toxicology

• Basic understanding of scientific evaluation methods and willingness to develop expertise in areas such as E&Ls, APIs, excipients, QSAR and biological evaluation

• Structured, precise and quality-oriented working style, with the ability to document scientific conclusions clearly

• Strong communication skills and motivation to collaborate with international and cross-functional teams

• Fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage

Ready to make an impact?

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