Regulatory Testing Coordinator or Specialist

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is seeking a Regulatory Testing Specialist with at least 2 years of experience in toxicology pharmacology or regulatory science and exposure to in vitro or computational methods. The position supports the advancement of ethical human-relevant approaches in toxicology by developing and promoting in vitro and computational methods such as QSAR read-across IVIVE and PBPK and facilitating their regulatory acceptance. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing scientific and regulatory documents collaborating with agencies industry and academic partners and communicating findings to both technical and general audiences. This is a full-time remote position based in the United States.

About the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Industry: Non-profit organization

The Physicians Committees Mission and Vision: The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world in which health and compassion are central values in science and medicine.

The Physicians Committees Values:

• Compassion: We encourage compassion for people and animals.
• Health: We promote good health through good nutrition. We practice what we preach by having a vegan office environment ongoing nutrition education and a culture that supports health and wellness.
• Truth: We base our recommendations on evidence not on biases or what is commonly accepted.
• Professionalism: We hold our work to the highest standards down to the last detail. This shows up in our scientific publications our campaign work and our public communications and also in our appearance our work ethic how we keep our workspaces and take care of our resources our focus on professional development and the courtesies we extend to others.
• Action: We speak out against unhealthful dangerous and unethical practices. We push limits and persevere.
• Innovation: We bring new approaches to solving problems and continually seek ways to be more effective. We are not afraid to take risks.
• Urgency: Our problems are urgent and so are our responses. We stay alert to issues that need our attention and stay in close touch with one another and with our members and partners so were able to take immediate action whenever necessary.
• Dedication: This is a cause not just a job. We go the extra mile to bring about a healthier more compassionate world.
• Collaboration: Working together everyone achieves more. We collaborate with each other with our members and with other organizations.
• Positivity: We approach our work with optimism. We plan with the end in mind and envision success.

Location: The Physicians Committee is headquartered in Washington D.C. (Friendship Heights on Metros Red Line).

Organization-Size: Approximately 100 employees.

Employee Benefits: Primary health and financial benefits:

• Health insurance with 100% of the deductible and 75% of the premium paid by the Physicians Committee for full-time employees.
• Dental insurance available at a group discount.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contribution of $0.50 per dollar up to 6% of salary.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses which allows paying for some expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• Pre-tax purchase of Metro fare.
• Long-term disability income protection insurance and life insurance fully paid for by the Physicians Committee.
• 20 days of paid time off to start plus 14 paid holidays.

Learn More About the Physicians Committee: We invite you to visit our website at or our YouTube channel.

About the Role

Position Title/Job Function: Regulatory Testing Coordinator or Specialist

Position Objective: Reduce and replace the use of animals in toxicology by leading the development evaluation and promotion of human-relevant in vitro and computational approaches for chemical safety assessment across multiple toxicological endpoints.

About the Research and Regulatory Affairs Team: The Physicians Committees Research and Regulatory Affairs team is composed of experts in human-relevant research education and testing methods. We collaborate with regulatory industrial and academic scientists to develop assess and promote alternatives to the use of animals in science. We engage decision-makers in government and industry to make change.

Essential Functions:

• Advance the replacement of animal tests in regulatory toxicology programs:
• Drive the development evaluation and implementation of human-relevant in vitro and computational methods across multiple toxicological endpoints.
• Draft review and coordinate scientific and regulatory documents including Test Guidelines Integrated Approaches to Testing and Assessment (IATAs) and Detailed Review Papers.
• Monitor and analyze activities at the OECD EPA FDA EMA and other regulatory bodies providing scientific and strategic input to promote adoption of nonanimal approaches.
• Lead data analysis scientific and regulatory writing and collaborative project work to advance nonanimal methods regulatory programs.
• Design and execute workshops trainings and stakeholder meetings with regulators industry and academic partners.
• Collaborate with cross-sector partners to identify data gaps propose innovative approaches and advance regulatory acceptance of in vitro and computational methods.
• Communicate the benefits of nonanimal test methods to lay and scientific audiences:
• Author a variety of works ranging from peer-reviewed manuscripts to breaking research synopses to newsletter articles or blog posts.
• Serve as spokesperson to lay and trade press with media training and guidance as needed.
• Assist communications team in developing traditional and social media packages.
• Submit abstracts and present research or policy positions.
• Keep up to date with scientific literature as needed to cultivate expert status in the development and implementation of various nonanimal approaches.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Required Physical Abilities: Office work including extended periods at a computer; ability to attend and present work at scientific conferences and professional meetings; occasional travel for research collaborations presentations or trainings.

Work Location: This is a full-time position that may be performed remotely from any location in the United States.

Required Travel: Approximately semi-annually.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time exempt position (40 hours per week). The Physicians Committees core business hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday ET.

Position Level: The position level for this role is flexible either at the coordinator level (average of 12 years of total experience) or the specialist level (average of 16 years of total experience).

Salary: A salary offer will take into consideration education experience and skills along with internal and external reference points. Candidates are encouraged to discuss salary with a positions hiring manager early in the interview process to ensure alignment.

• Minimum: $80000 for a team member meeting the required qualifications
• Maximum: $90000 for a team member meeting our preferred qualifications

Reports To:

• Supervisor: Director of Toxicology
• Department Director: Acting Director of Research Policy

Qualifications

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Education:
  • Required: Masters degree in Toxicology Pharmacology Biomedical Sciences Computational Biology or a related field.
  • Preferred: Ph.D. in Toxicology Computational Biology Cheminformatics or a related discipline with research experience in in vitro toxicology computational modeling (QSAR read-across IVIVE PBPK) mechanistic assays and regulatory toxicology.
• Credentials:
  • Required: N/A
  • Preferred: N/A
• Work Experience:
  • Required: A minimum of 3 years of total work experience including a minimum of 2 years in toxicology pharmacology or regulatory science with exposure to in vitro or computational methods.
  • Preferred: A minimum of 10 years of total work experience (including graduate or postdoctoral research) with a minimum of 5 years applying nonanimal methods and engaging with regulatory programs such as OECD EPA or FDA.

• Additional Qualities:
• Required:
  • Writing & Communication: Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to clearly convey scientific and regulatory concepts to broad audiences.
  • Regulatory Understanding: Familiarity with U.S. and international regulatory frameworks (e.g. EPA FDA EMA OECD).
  • Scientific Expertise: Hands-on experience with in vitro toxicology assays (e.g. cell-based models tissue-engineered systems high-content screening) and/or computational methods (QSAR read-across cheminformatics IVIVE PBPK).
  • Passion for Our Mission: Deep commitment to advancing human-relevant science and replacing animal testing through innovative toxicology methods and regulatory engagement.
• Preferred:
  • Scientific & Regulatory Writing: Exceptional writing skills with demonstrated ability to draft scientific manuscripts regulatory and guidance documents (e.g. IATAs DRPs Test Guidelines white papers).
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of national and international regulatory frameworks (e.g. EPA FDA EMA OECD).
  • Innovation & Collaboration: Demonstrated capacity for critical thinking problem-solving and cross-sector collaboration.

If you do not meet these minimum qualifications but believe that you can perform the positions essential functions we invite you to apply. Similarly if your qualifications exceed the above profile we invite you to apply.

How to Apply

Application Materials: We require a formal cover letter and resume to your cover letter please tell us about your interest in our mission your related experience and accomplishments and your professional goals. You may also be asked to respond in writing to screening questions.

Application Deadline: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.

For More Information: Contact the Physicians Committees human resources department at .

Application Process:

• Step 1: Initial interview with PCRMs Director of Toxicology and Acting Director of Research Policy
• Step 2: Remote panel interview with Toxicology and Regulatory Affairs team members that will include written exercises and a presentation.
• Step 3: Interview PCRM President Dr. Neal Barnard
• Step 4: Reference checks

Required Experience:

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