Research Scientist I

Vantive

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Job Summary

Job Title – Research Scientist I
Location – Whitefield, Bangalore
Shift – General

The Researcher of Preclinical (Toxicology and Biocompatibility) in this role will apply expertise in toxicology and medical device biocompatibility testing including development of toxicity study design and biocompatibility testing design for drug/drug packaging system/medical device development, monitoring the studies, and development of toxicological risk assessments. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in hazard evaluation of chemicals used in manufacturing and will participate in preparing reports for external regulatory bodies in accordance with ICH and ISO10993-17. This is an opportunity to become part of a highly matrixed multidisciplinary team that is responsible for ensuring the safety of both drugs and medical devices for Peritoneal dialysis, Hemodialysis, and Acute therapies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Work independently in designing, planning, monitoring of various GLP toxicity studies, biocompatibility studies, and qualification of impurities with minimal supervision from direct manager and senior members of the organization.
Work independently as an author for toxicological risk assessment reports on leachables, extractables, residual solvents and excipients and review or concur with toxicology assessment reports as subject matter expert (SME) in accordance with ICH and ISO10993-17.
Work independently on hazard evaluation of chemicals used in manufacturing and issuing safety data sheet (SDS).
Participate as preclinical/toxicology representative and contribute to core technical team meetings as SME and provide input and lead tasks to be executed for completion of projects with effective collaboration and deliverables.
Participate in change control management and impact assessment. Propose options, work closely with stakeholders and develop action plans for problem-solving, product and process improvement. Prepare and/or review nonclinical eCTD and PBRER sections. Utilize in silico tools to assess toxicological endpoints.
Independently plan and execute a series of design or technical tasks that may not be well-defined and have multiple variables within negotiated deadlines.
Develop new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles. Incorporate new methods and technologies for improving existing or new products/processes.
Work with team members and members from cross functional teams, give and accept constructive feedback, resolve conflicts and work as a team to complete projects with quality in defined timelines.

Qualifications

The position requires relevant technical knowledge in toxicology and biocompatibility testing. Demonstrated ability to understand and apply global regulatory guidelines including OECD and FDA GLP, ICH Q3 guidelines, ISO 10993. Excellent oral and written communication in English language. Utilize a logical, methodical approach when problem solving, developing solutions and making recommendations.
Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments to meet project schedules. Ability to design experiments, monitor toxicology studies, interpret the results and draw meaningful conclusions from the data and prepare reports for external regulatory bodies.

Education And/or Experience

Master of Life Sciences/Veterinary/Biotechnology/Pharmacy (or relevant) with minimum 12 to 15 years of relevant work experience, or PhD &/or Post-doc with 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in e.g., in vitro and in vivo pharmacological (preferably sterile injectable/parenteral formulations), toxicological studies and risk assessment of chemicals, biocompatibility testing of medical devices and drug packaging system.

Skills

Demonstrated ability in clear and effective communication (written, oral) and presentation skills to global stakeholders, Fluency in English. Can effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
Solid computer skills: email, good documentation practice, and collaboration tools: e.g., Zoom, Teams, Microsoft Office products, etc. Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment with multiple stakeholders Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to shift gears between projects comfortably. Proven ability to deliver results by owning & being accountable for budget, timeline, and product/project deliverables.

Reasonable Accommodation

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