Senior Research Scientist – Toxicology

AbCellera seeks a Senior Research Scientist - Toxicology in Vancouver to expand its Nonclinical Safety efforts. This full-time role lets you guide safety evaluations for promising drug candidates inside a focused research setting.

Position Summary

In the Senior Research Scientist - Toxicology position at AbCellera you will work within the Vancouver-based Nonclinical Safety team to design and run studies that appraise candidate-drug safety. The role calls for firm toxicology principles plus hands-on practice with laboratory in vitro methods and/or animal in vivo models. Annual pay falls between CAD $115,000 and $143,000 according to education together with role-related knowledge, skills and experience. Further elements cover equity, an annual bonus reflecting team and company results, a 6 percent non-match RRSP contribution, a CAD $1,500 Active Lifestyle Allowance each year, vacation, professional-development support and full health coverage. Scientific-technical guidance arrives as a clear priority, and collegial links grow through shared projects, clubs and social events.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Shape, schedule and oversee in vitro safety work as well as in vivo toxicology studies so they satisfy worldwide regulatory standards and match AbCellera priorities
• Serve as the Nonclinical Safety technical authority inside multi-function project groups and speak for the discipline in both internal and external discussions
• Examine intricate toxicology data packages, then convert findings into clear risk-benefit insights and shape recommendations for project teams plus executive leaders
• Keep complete, accurate nonclinical safety records that meet Good Laboratory Practice rules
• Draft and rigorously critique the in vitro safety, toxicology and safety-pharmacology portions of regulatory filings such as INDs, CTAs, IBs and BLAs
• Partner with researchers from matrix-style teams throughout AbCellera to safeguard data quality and hasten program timelines
• Aid the evolution of broader toxicology strategies and step in as the nonclinical-safety or toxicology representative whenever required
• Track current toxicology literature and changing regulatory expectations that touch AbCellera’s portfolio, then fold useful insights into local practices

What We're Looking For

• PhD in Toxicology or an allied discipline plus five to eight years of industry experience supporting biologics development; candidates who hold an MSc and ten or more years of relevant background are also considered
• Broad practical experience running in vitro and/or in vivo toxicology studies
• Proven skill in nonclinical safety work focused on large-molecule biologics
• Robust organizational, problem-solving and analytical strengths that let you dissect complex data sets and offer strategic options
• Excellent scientific writing, presentation and collaboration skills that support leading technical talks and guiding decisions
• DABT certification is highly desirable though not mandatory

About the Company

AbCellera functions as a clinical-stage biotechnology company that discovers and advances antibody-based medicines in endocrinology, women’s health, immunology and oncology. The firm has created a platform that carries antibody candidates from target identification into the clinic and deploys that platform to grow its internal pipeline. That pipeline now holds two programs in clinical trials, two preclinical candidates moving through IND-enabling stages and more than twenty active discovery efforts spanning multiple modalities and indications. Selection emphasizes character and intellect beyond résumés alone, seeking driven people who expect their daily efforts to produce medicines that matter for patients.

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