Occupational Toxicologist - Stevenage, United Kingdom - GlaxoSmithKline

Description

Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, Durham Blackwell Street, GSK House, Wavre

Posted Date: May 8 2024

We have created an environment where individuals can develop, excel, and feel safe, respected, and included. Offering a competitive salary, annual bonus tied to company performance, healthcare and wellness programs, pension plan, and stock options scheme.

We embrace modern work practices through our Performance with Choice program, providing a hybrid working model for you to find the ideal balance between remote and office work.

Explore more about our company-wide benefits and life at GSK on our Life at GSK webpage.

We are transitioning to a more sustainable future with our new headquarters, with improved public transport connections and close proximity to leading science and technology institutions. We are excited about our relocation to Earnshaw Street, London WC1A (known as "the New HQ") by the end of H1 2024.

The Global EHS team plays a crucial role across the entire GSK business, spanning the product life cycle from early drug discovery to product manufacturing and commercialization. The focus is on providing essential EHS information at each stage to prevent harm to individuals, facilities, and the environment while complying with global regulations.

As an Occupational Toxicologist, your expertise will support GSK in identifying risks related to working with chemicals, and developing internal practices and controls to safeguard GSK employees and contractors.

We are ideally seeking candidates located in Stevenage, GSK House, Wavre, and Durham, US. Applicants from other locations will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Provide expert toxicology review of GSK Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for GSK substances, intermediates, and products. Collaborate with SDS authors for accurate updates.
• Offer expert toxicology assessments and guidance for GSK products and materials globally, including developing Health-based exposure limits.
• Deliver worldwide training and support on toxicology-related topics, establish effective communication processes, and manage the global EHS toxicology database.
• Support worker safety testing programs at external labs for hazard characterization of new products and chemical registration.
• Contribute to projects for regulatory compliance, author and review reports, guidelines, and procedures while ensuring harmonized approaches for toxicological assessments.
• Stay updated on scientific developments, conduct research, and assess scientific information and regulations.

• Significant experience in toxicology
• BSc degree or equivalent in toxicology/pharmacology or related field
• Research skills with literature searches, toxicology databases, and regulatory tools
• Project planning, tracking, and management abilities
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Ambitious, proactive, and motivated

• Experience in regulatory toxicology in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical or related industries
• Masters degree or equivalent in toxicology
• Professional Certifications (e.g., DABT, ERT)
• Understanding of global chemical regulations and hazard assessments
• Knowledge of GHS and EU CLP regulations

Combining science, technology, and talent to stay ahead of diseases together, GSK is a global biopharmaceutical company with a mission to positively impact billions of lives and deliver sustainable shareholder returns while fostering a thriving environment for its employees. Focused on disease prevention and treatment through vaccines, specialty, and general medicines, GSK invests in key therapeutic areas such as infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology.

Our success hinges on our people. Our goal is to make GSK a place where individuals can excel, feel valued, and included, nurturing personal growth and wellbeing. Join us in this exciting phase of our journey to get Ahead Together.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all talent and adhere to Affirmative Action principles in the US. We believe in an agile work culture for all roles, promoting flexibility and diversity. For any necessary adjustments during the application process, please reach out to us.

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