Toxicology Senior Research Fellow
Core
Lead Preclinical Safety Assessment (PSA) for novel molecules and therapies in Vertex's discovery pipeline, designing safety studies and supporting advancement to early development.
Role type
Senior IC toxicology research fellow
Builds
Preclinical safety data and strategies for novel drug candidates
Domain
Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical toxicology
Required skills
small molecule toxicology expertise, in vivo study design and interpretation, animal husbandry and welfare knowledge, data processing and statistical analysis, scientific reporting and presentation, cross-functional collaboration, mentorship
Preferred skills
DABT certification
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Develop safety strategies for multiple programs from target selection to development; oversee external studies at CROs/partner organizations; communicate study plans and results to project teams and management; mentor other toxicologists and research scientists; influence research strategy and target selection based on disease area and target biology knowledge.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC