Senior Toxicologist

Job Description

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 itu2019s not just what we do, itu2019s who we are. We are 75,000, wonderfully unique individuals, with two things in common: and a relentless determination to deliver on our customersu2019 needs. Itu2019s what inspires us to create meaningful solutions u2013 the kind that make a real difference u2013 when it matters most.

The world and our customersu2019 needs are changing faster than ever before and while we are proud of what we do already, we know we can do more. Thatu2019s 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:

Philipsu2019 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

u00A0You're The Right Fit If:

• You hold a Masteru2019s 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, RIFMu2026) 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.u00A0 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.

Our newly adopted hybrid work concept fuses flexibility withu00A0collaboration to deliver great outcomes for our people andu00A0our customers.u00A0We areu00A0embracing an approach wherein weu00A0spend more time together than apart u2013 which for full-timeu00A0employees translates to an average of at least 3 daysu00A0working from the office and up to 2 days from home u2013 foru00A0our hybrid roles.u200B Hybrid work flexibility means people can meet the changingu00A0demands of work and home in the most balanced,u00A0productive, and healthy way.u00A0

Our hybrid working model is defined in 3 ways:u200B

u00A0There's a certain energy when everyoneu2019s in the same roomu00A0that can heighten idea generation and creative frictionu00A0needed for problem-solving.

Choosing where, when, and how tou00A0work can vary according to task and team schedules.u00A0Flexibilityu00A0isnu2019tu00A0office or online, it means choosing the spaceu00A0that works best for you, your teams, and our customers on au00A0case-by-case basis.u00A0u200B

The way weu00A0work,u00A0and ouru00A0workspaces are designed to support our well-being, offeru00A0career advancement opportunities, and enable us to be atu00A0our best.

Why should you join Philips

Working at Philips is more than a job. Itu2019s a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work, focused on improving 3 billion lives a year by delivering innovative solutions across the . Our people experience a variety of unexpected moments when their lives and careers come together in meaningful ways. Learn more by .

To find out more about what itu2019s like working for Philips at a personal level, visit the on our career website, where you can read stories from our . Once there, you can also learn about our , or find answers to some of the .

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