Principal Risk Assessment Toxicologist
Apply NowCompany: Altria Group, Inc
Location: Richmond, VA 23223
Description:
Overview
Would you like to be a part of Altria's Harm Reduction vision and journey to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future? Have a degree in Toxicology or related field with experience in adverse event management and conducting toxicological risk assessments? If so, we want to speak with you!
We are hiring a Principal Risk Assessment Toxicologist with demonstrated experience in Adverse Experience Management to join our Pre-Clinical group in Richmond, VA, or we are open to remote work arrangements.
The selected candidate will use their scientific and technical expertise to lead our adverse experience management program as well as conduct and write toxicological risk assessments in support of regulatory submissions and product stewardship activities.
What you'll be doing:
Lead our Product Safety Surveillance Committee and independently manage our Adverse Experience program to meet regulatory requirements, complete pre-market tobacco applications and continuously evolve our understanding of the health effects of Altria's portfolio of products
Independently develop toxicological risk assessments in support of Altria's highly regulated business
Apply in depth knowledge of risk assessment methodologies to evaluate materials, ingredients and products
Integrate different lines of toxicological evidence including read-across and QSAR to formulate science-based decisions to guide product development and as a part of regulatory submissions
Lead and participate on teams within Pre-Clinical to develop best practices, operating procedures and protocols for our adverse experience management program as well as new or modified risk assessment methods
Monitor and adjust to changes in the regulatory landscape
Provide product stewardship support across products, materials, ingredients, technologies, manufacturing processes, signal detection in adverse experiences, etc. for Altria's Operating Companies.
Lead and participate on cross-functional teams, providing toxicological expertise while representing the Pre-Clinical team and Regulatory Sciences
Monitor the scientific literature as well as maintain and expand relationships with key opinion leaders in academia in the areas of risk assessment and tobacco regulatory research
You will participate in national and international scientific meetings and conferences to maintain and expand technical expertise
What we want you to have:
PhD in toxicology or related field with 10+ years of experience in toxicology with demonstrated expertise in pharmacovigilance/adverse experience program management
In depth knowledge of risk assessment and toxicological principles with strong experience applying them in a regulatory environment
Strong experience in industrial and/or regulatory toxicology, U.S. and international regulatory environments
Experience with applying predictive toxicology methods (e.g., read-across and/or QSAR approaches) to address toxicological issues (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to analyze/synthesize data from multiple lines of human and/or non-human evidence to develop meaningful insights and conclusions
Expertise in interpreting relevant studies to assess product safety
Proven experience in preparing written regulatory submissions
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for presenting and communicating results/data to both scientists and non-scientists
Strong leadership skills and the ability to use those skills in cross-functional teams
In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our deferred profit sharing and incentive compensation programs as well as a relocation assistance package.
Total Rewards
The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $124,900.00 - $190,450.00 / annually.
We deliver a market-competitive, equitable pay with a Total Reward program that includes:
Company Overview
Altria is a Fortune 200 company that has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our Vision is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future. We are Moving Beyond Smoking, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices.
At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.
Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group.
Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on LinkedIn
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Would you like to be a part of Altria's Harm Reduction vision and journey to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future? Have a degree in Toxicology or related field with experience in adverse event management and conducting toxicological risk assessments? If so, we want to speak with you!
We are hiring a Principal Risk Assessment Toxicologist with demonstrated experience in Adverse Experience Management to join our Pre-Clinical group in Richmond, VA, or we are open to remote work arrangements.
The selected candidate will use their scientific and technical expertise to lead our adverse experience management program as well as conduct and write toxicological risk assessments in support of regulatory submissions and product stewardship activities.
What you'll be doing:
Lead our Product Safety Surveillance Committee and independently manage our Adverse Experience program to meet regulatory requirements, complete pre-market tobacco applications and continuously evolve our understanding of the health effects of Altria's portfolio of products
Independently develop toxicological risk assessments in support of Altria's highly regulated business
Apply in depth knowledge of risk assessment methodologies to evaluate materials, ingredients and products
Integrate different lines of toxicological evidence including read-across and QSAR to formulate science-based decisions to guide product development and as a part of regulatory submissions
Lead and participate on teams within Pre-Clinical to develop best practices, operating procedures and protocols for our adverse experience management program as well as new or modified risk assessment methods
Monitor and adjust to changes in the regulatory landscape
Provide product stewardship support across products, materials, ingredients, technologies, manufacturing processes, signal detection in adverse experiences, etc. for Altria's Operating Companies.
Lead and participate on cross-functional teams, providing toxicological expertise while representing the Pre-Clinical team and Regulatory Sciences
Monitor the scientific literature as well as maintain and expand relationships with key opinion leaders in academia in the areas of risk assessment and tobacco regulatory research
You will participate in national and international scientific meetings and conferences to maintain and expand technical expertise
What we want you to have:
PhD in toxicology or related field with 10+ years of experience in toxicology with demonstrated expertise in pharmacovigilance/adverse experience program management
In depth knowledge of risk assessment and toxicological principles with strong experience applying them in a regulatory environment
Strong experience in industrial and/or regulatory toxicology, U.S. and international regulatory environments
Experience with applying predictive toxicology methods (e.g., read-across and/or QSAR approaches) to address toxicological issues (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to analyze/synthesize data from multiple lines of human and/or non-human evidence to develop meaningful insights and conclusions
Expertise in interpreting relevant studies to assess product safety
Proven experience in preparing written regulatory submissions
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for presenting and communicating results/data to both scientists and non-scientists
Strong leadership skills and the ability to use those skills in cross-functional teams
In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our deferred profit sharing and incentive compensation programs as well as a relocation assistance package.
Total Rewards
The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $124,900.00 - $190,450.00 / annually.
We deliver a market-competitive, equitable pay with a Total Reward program that includes:
- Annual performance incentive based on individual and company performance
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your loved ones
- Flexible Work Environment to include vacation and generous holidays
- Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (401K) with matching contributions on day 1, including a yearly company contribution
- Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
- Employee Recognition Awards
- Student Loan Assistance
- To learn more about How to Support you and your Loved Ones, Work-Life Balance, and Invest into your Future, visit our additional benefits at Benefits (altria.com)
Company Overview
Altria is a Fortune 200 company that has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our Vision is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future. We are Moving Beyond Smoking, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices.
At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.
Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group.
Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on LinkedIn
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