Scientist (m/w/d) - Pharmacology & Toxicology

Job-ID: 62092
Location: Wien, AUT
Job Level: Professionals
Category: Research and Development
Employment Type: Permanent position

Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people's lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

With over 1600 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Design and external outsourcing of pharmacological/toxicological studies
• Monitoring and evaluation of pharmacological/toxicological studies
• Preparation of regulatory documents, including Modules 2.4 and 2.6 of the Common Technical Document (eCTD), Environmental Risk Assessment, and responses to health authority inquiries
• Conduct Toxicological testing methods and Toxicological Risk Assessment (impurities, excipients, extractables & leachables)
• Providing advisory services and collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to support product development and global regulator strategies

Your expertise and ideal skill set

• Completed degree (Master, PHD) in Life Sciences, Biology, Veterinary medicine, Chemistry, or a related discipline; additional qualification in Toxicology preferred
• First experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on preclinical product development and/or toxicological risk assessment, expertise in toxicological testing methods
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (ICH, FDA, EMA) and knowledge of GLP guidelines
• Hands-on experience with regulatory authorities and expertise in medical writing
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 and ability to work with digital tools effectively
• Excellent communication skills in German and English (written and spoken)
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, combined with a proactive, results-driven mindset and exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Willingness to travel up to 40%, primarily within Europe

Your department - where you make an impact

• We, the Pharmacology & Toxicology (P&T) Department, manages all pharmacological and toxicological aspects of Octapharma products.
• We conduct preclinical research and perform toxicological risk assessments to ensure product safety and efficacy throughout the entire life cycle. Our mission is simple: to improve patient health and safety.

Thrive with us

• Company restaurant & meal subsidy
• Training & further education
• Health promotion
• Parking spaces and good public transport connections
• Company and team events

Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4.270,14 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.

Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.

Mrs. Johanna Proksch, MA

Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H.

Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien

T: +43 (1) 610 32 - 4299

Want to find out more about us?

Visit our website Octapharma Career and follow us daily on LinkedIn.

About Octapharma

Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.

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