Discovery Safety Scientist

• Analyse, interpret and present toxicology data to project teams, updating risk assessments and applying knowledge and experience to impact project decisions

• Develop and oversee target de-risking strategies for new projects based on the outcomes of target safety assessments

• Providetimely safety/toxicology guidance to project teams at all stages of the drug development process

• Provide project teams with an understanding of the predictivity of in silico and in vitro toxicology methods, their translatability in vivoand the associated clinical impact

• Bridge the gap between discovery and development toxicology, allowing more consistency and streamlining of processes that affect project progression

• Keep up to date with the latest NAMs and their potential to impactcurrent paradigms at Evotec

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects and deliver to defined timelines

• Familiarity with working within small and large molecule drug discovery programs as a nonclinical safety representative with a basic understanding of associated disciplines, e.g. biomarkers, DMPK, biology, medicinal chemistry

• Knowledge of predictive in vivo toxicology studies routinely performed during early phases of drug development

• Awareness of in silico toxicology and how predictions can guide risk strategies for project teams

Education and Qualifications

• BSc or higher in a relevant scientific discipline such as toxicology, pharmacology, etc

• DBAT/ERT/UKRT certification desirable

Company Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme on completion of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions start at 6% employee and employer, Evotec will match up to 7.5%.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Private health insurance with BUPA for the employees and their partner/family under the company scheme
• Private dental cover, after 3 months service
• Life assurance at four times your annual base salary
• Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services
• Permanent health insurance providing 75% of base salary after the qualifying period
• Subsidised on premise restaurant.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme.  This is a discretionary benefit
• We have an excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!

Onsite Facilities also include

• Onsite parking
• Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service