Senior Toxicologist

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Philips is a global leader in health technology committed to improving billions of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. Driven by the vision of a better tomorrow.

But its not just what we do its who we are. We are 75000 wonderfully unique individuals with two things in common: An unwavering sense of purpose and a relentless determination to deliver on our customers needs. Its what inspires us to create meaningful solutions the kind that make a real difference when it matters most.

The world and our customers needs are changing faster than ever before and while we are proud of what we do already we know we can do more. Thats why we need you to help us tackle increasingly complex challenges posed by ever evolving health and well-being needs.

In this role you have the opportunity to:

• Author scientifically rigorous Toxicological Risk Assessments (TRAs) class II/III medical devices leveraging analytical and biological testing data to ensure compliance with ISO 10993 and ISO 18562 standards. Support regulatory submissions design modifications and field-related issue assessments.
• Support the design monitoring and interpretation of in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility studies as well as chemical characterization studies including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and extractables & leachables (E&L).
• Collaborate closely with Biological Safety Engineers Materials Scientists and other cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate and select safe optimal materials for the intended patient population.
• Support regulatory submissions including drafting strategic responses to agency inquiries and preparing technical reports and documentation for pre-submissions
• Proactively update and maintain toxicology and biocompatibility-related QSPs WIs and templates/forms to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory expectations and internal requirements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance team capabilities; develop and deliver toxicology programs to strengthen competency and foster a collaborative peer-review-driven team environment.
• Author and contribute to posters publications and manuscripts and actively represent Philips at scientific conferences and AAMI working groups.
• This position is based in Pune-India

You are a part of:

Philips Sleep & Respiratory Care is dynamic Healthcare Technology organization that designs and develops life-saving Respiratory Care products. At Philips we are passionate about improving quality of life with solutions designed around the needs of customers and their patients. Our tradition of innovation combined with our ability to anticipate market needs has made Philips a global leader in Respiratory Care

Youre The Right Fit If:

• You hold a Masters degree or Ph.D. in Toxicology Pharmacology or a closely related scientific discipline with at least 5-10 years of relevant experience. Board Certification in Toxicology (e.g. DABT) is highly preferred.
• You have proven hands-on experience authoring rigorous Toxicological Risk Assessments (TRAs). Experience with TRAs from industries beyond medical devices is also welcomed.
• You possess a comprehensive understanding of toxicology principles risk assessment methodologies and relevant standards (i.e. EPA ATSDR OEHHA REACH ICH CIR RIFM) and comprehensive knowledge of ISO 10993 and ISO 18562.
• You have strong chemistry expertise enabling clear interpretation of extractables and leachables (E&L) and VOC chemical characterization data.
• You demonstrate exceptional technical writing with the ability to translate complex analytical and biological data into clear technical memos scientific publications and compliant Quality Management System (QMS) documentation (e.g. QSPs WIs).
• You bring strong cross-functional project management skills with a demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects oversee external Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and effectively communicate toxicological considerations to non-toxicologists and external stakeholders.
• You are eager to learn and actively foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity is highly preferred

In return we offer you:
The ability to collaborate with learn and grow from colleagues in a highly complex global organization where you can use your strengths to help drive strategic business initiatives for Philips. Additionally we provide you a dynamic working environment in an innovative business paired with a competitive salary excellent benefits and a supportive atmosphere where you can sharpen your talents with new challenges and career opportunities.

How we work at Philips:

Our newly adopted hybrid work concept fuses flexibility withcollaboration to deliver great outcomes for our people andour areembracing an approach wherein wespend more time together than apart which for full-timeemployees translates to an average of at least 3 daysworking from the office and up to 2 days from home forour hybrid roles. Hybrid work flexibility means people can meet the changingdemands of work and home in the most balancedproductive and healthy way.

Our hybrid working model is defined in 3 ways:

We believe in the importance ofimpactful collaboration:Theres a certain energy when everyones in the same roomthat can heighten idea generation and creative frictionneeded for problem-solving.

Weembrace flexibility: Choosing where when and how towork can vary according to task and team or online it means choosing the spacethat works best for you your teams and our customers on acase-by-case basis.

We want tobe at our best: The way weworkand ourworkspaces are designed to support our well-being offercareer advancement opportunities and enable us to be atour best.

Why should you join Philips

Working at Philips is more than a job. Its a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work focused on improving 3 billion lives a year by delivering innovative solutions across the health continuum. Our people experience a variety of unexpected moments when their lives and careers come together in meaningful ways. Learn more by watching this video.

To find out more about what its like working for Philips at a personal level visit the Working at Philips page on our career website where you can read stories from our employee blog. Once there you can also learn about our recruitment process or find answers to some of the frequently asked questions.

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