Regulatory Testing Coordinator or Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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 Committee's 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 Committee's 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 we're 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 Metro's Red Line).

Organization-Size : Approximately 100 employees.

Employee Benefits : Primary health and financial benefits :

Learn More About the Physicians Committee : We invite you to visit our website at PCRM.org 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 Committee's 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 :

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 Committee's 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 position's hiring manager early in the interview process to ensure alignment.

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Qualifications

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

Required : Master's degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, Computational Biology, or a related field.

Required : N / A

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.

Writing & Communication : Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey scientific and regulatory concepts to broad audiences.

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).

If you do not meet these minimum qualifications but believe that you can perform the position's 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 apply. In 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 Committee's human resources department at careers@pcrm.org.

Application Process :

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