Principal Toxicologist/Senior Toxicologist

Position Summary: This is middle level Toxicologist position to evaluate the safety of MedImmune vaccines candidates. The position requires experience in designing, planning, conducting, monitoring, and reporting of nonclinical safety studies. Previous vaccine and monoclonal therapeutic product development experience at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company is preferred. Specific experience in multiple vaccine constructs e.g., protein, adjuvants, adenovirus, LVS, etc.), routes of administration (IM, ID, SC, and IN) and species (rabbit, ferret, rodent, and large animal) as well as experience with various study designs (toxicology, biodistribution, neurovirulence, enhanced disease models, etc.) is highly desirable. Familiarity with GLP regulations and regulatory guidelines for the testing of biopharmaceutical and vaccine products. Experience with compilation of toxicology information into various regulatory submission documents. Excellent communication skills. Background in cell biology, immunology, and experimental disease models preferred.Major Duties and Responsibilities (including supervising others):Responsibilities include the design and conduct of nonclinical safety studies (toxicology, pharmacokinetics, distribution, elimination, exploratory toxicology). Acts as a Principal Investigator/Study Monitor for nonclinical safety studies conducted in-house and at contract facilities. Analyzes data and writes protocols and reports. Supervises associate scientists. Serves as the toxicology representative on multi-disciplinary product development teams and updates project teams on pharmacology and toxicology issues.Requirements/Qualifications:Education: Ph.D./D.V.M. in Toxicology or Biomedical Sciences. Board certification is highly desirable, though not essential. Experience: : 5 to 10 years post-Ph.D. experience, including 3 years in a biotechnology company engaged in vaccine researchSpecial Skills/Abilities: Hands on and project management related experience in preclinical safety of biologics and vaccinesJob Complexity: MediumSupervision: High level of independenceCLICK HERE TO APPLY MedImmune, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Job Title: Principal Toxicologist/Senior Toxicologist Location:  US-CA-Mountain View - NON SALES Status:  Full Time, Employee Job Category:  Sales/Retail/Business Development