Principal Consultant - Toxicology

About the Role The Principal Consultant - Toxicology is a senior member of the Technical Consulting Team responsible for guiding the scientific direction of the Toxicology program and staying current with standards, industry trends, and regulatory direction. The role also includes presenting on topics of expertise at seminars and mentoring colleagues to support growth of experts.

What You'll Do

• Active participation on AAMI and/or ISO working groups.
• Drive scientific direction for the Technical Consulting team in toxicology.
• Serve as a mentor and provide team training.
• Present on biocompatibility at trade shows, seminars, and technical gatherings.
• Provide onsite or virtual training to clients.
• Join calls as expert to support initial client discussions.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments on projects where collaboration is needed.
• Communicate with the client to obtain additional information for projects or related testing.
• Perform literature research on materials and compounds.
• Build and implement process improvements.
• Know and follow the Nelson service standard.
• Review and write assessments and related documents as needed (e.g., Opinion Memos for patient safety).
• Know and follow applicable regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ISO) and company policies; complete required training on time.

What We're Looking For

• Master’s degree in Toxicology (or related field) is a must.
• Doctorate in Toxicology (or related field); postdoctoral fellowship in a toxicological related field highly preferred.
• American Board of Toxicology Certification highly preferred.
• 7+ years related work experience.
• Strong background in Chemistry as well as Toxicology.
• Directing thought process through team meetings.
• Publishing articles.
• Recognized in industry as a leader (invited to speak).
• Good project management skills.
• Owning projects with customers.
• Taking on STAT projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Leading phone calls.
• Act as SME on global regulatory calls/projects.
• Supporting all regulatory response projects (leading or supporting).
• Able to handle all devices and projects (including combination, 18562, nanoparticles, etc.).
• Excellent technical writing skills and expertise.
• Write regulatory responses with guidance.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management – respond to voicemails, emails, and other communications in a timely manner.
• Able to multi-task and be self-motivated.
• Mentoring and training junior team members.
• Presenting in industry (outside of Nelson Seminars).
• Actively participating in ISO or AAMI WGs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary not disclosed in posting.
• Benefits not disclosed in posting.