Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Regulatory Toxicologist

Coniston Cold
1 day ago
Create job alert

Regulatory Toxicologist

  • North Yorkshire - with potential hybrid/onsite working depending on project needs

  • Up to £50,000 per annum plus benefits

    My client is a growing, science-driven Contract Research / Development lab based in Yorkshire, working with clients to support preclinical toxicology, safety assessment and regulatory submissions.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Review, evaluate and interpret toxicology data (in vitro, in vivo, literature) for preclinical safety assessments.

  • Design, oversee or coordinate toxicology and safety-pharmacology studies (outsourced or in-house) in compliance with regulatory and GLP/GCP standards.

  • Prepare and compile toxicology / safety sections for regulatory dossiers (e.g. IND / CTA / IMPD / CTD / briefing documents), including hazard / risk assessments, weight-of-evidence reports, and data gap analyses.

  • Liaise with external CROs, clients, internal project teams (R&D, regulatory affairs, project management) to coordinate study plans, timelines and deliverables.

  • Provide scientific advice on testing strategy, toxicological risk, and regulatory compliance throughout non-clinical development.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory guidelines and scientific developments; ensure compliance with relevant frameworks.

  • Peer-review work, supervise or mentor junior scientists / toxicologists, and contribute to project- and lab-level safety strategy.

  • Communicate findings internally and to external stakeholders / clients; produce clear, high-quality reports and regulatory-ready documents.

    The Regulatory Toxicologist will have:

  • MSc / PhD (or equivalent) in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or related life-science discipline.

  • Solid experience in toxicology, safety pharmacology or non-clinical safety assessment — ideally within a pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO environment.

  • Familiarity with in vitro and/or in vivo toxicology methods, ADME/TK, genotoxicity, safety pharmacology or related toxicity endpoints.

  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, guidelines (e.g. ICH, GLP), and dossier preparation processes.

  • Excellent scientific writing and communication skills; ability to produce regulatory-quality reports.

    If this sounds like you then please apply today

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Analytical Chemist

European Regulatory Strategist

Non-clinical Scientific Writer

Associate Director- Case Management Intake & Submissions

Medical Evaluator

QC Microbiology Supervisor

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Biotechnology Hiring Trends 2026: What to Watch Out For (For Job Seekers & Recruiters)

As we move into 2026, the biotechnology jobs market in the UK is going through rapid change. Funding cycles are tighter, some organisations are restructuring or consolidating, & yet demand for specialist biotech skills remains strong – particularly in areas like cell & gene therapy, bioprocessing, mRNA platforms, bioinformatics & regulatory affairs. New therapies are coming through the pipeline, advanced manufacturing facilities are scaling up, & digital tools are transforming lab & clinical workflows. At the same time, some roles are being automated, outsourcing patterns are shifting, & hiring standards are rising. Whether you are a biotech job seeker planning your next move, or a recruiter trying to build teams in a complex market, understanding the key biotechnology hiring trends for 2026 will help you stay ahead.

Biotechnology Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Must Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK biotechnology hiring has shifted from title-led CV screens to capability-driven assessments that emphasise validated lab results, documentation, GxP/QA/RA awareness, data literacy, digital biology tools & measurable impact from bench to bedside. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for wet-lab scientists, bioprocess/CMC engineers, QC/QA specialists, RA/clinical professionals, bioinformatics/data scientists & platform engineers. Who this is for: Biologists, biochemists, biotechnologists, cell & gene therapy scientists, upstream/downstream processing engineers, QA/QC analysts, validation engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, clinical trial professionals, bioinformaticians, data scientists & biotech product/operations managers targeting roles in the UK.

Why Biotechnology Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Biotechnology once meant pipettes, lab benches & research reports. But in today’s UK job market, biotech careers are no longer confined to wet labs or sequencing centres. As the sector expands into gene therapies, synthetic biology, personalised medicine, agricultural biotech, and bioinformatics, professionals are expected to integrate not just biology & chemistry, but also law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. This change reflects a broader truth: biotechnology doesn’t happen in isolation. It impacts people’s health, the environment, food supply & society at large. That means careers in biotech now require more than scientific knowledge — they demand legal awareness, ethical reasoning, patient empathy, clear communication, and user-centred design. In this article, we’ll explore why biotech careers in the UK are becoming multidisciplinary, how law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design are shaping job descriptions, and what job-seekers & employers need to do to succeed in this transformed landscape.