Occupational Toxicologist

Põlva, Estonia

Established in 1836, Acino is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich, with a clear focus on selected markets in the Middle East, Africa, the CIS Region and Latin America. With over 3,000 people across 90 countries, we deliver quality pharmaceuticals to promote affordable healthcare in these emerging markets and leverage our high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and network to supply leading companies through contract manufacturing and out-licensing.

The Position

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Occupational Toxicologist to join our Global Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team.

Your Opportunities

The primary responsibility of this role is to develop Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) and Permitted Daily Exposure (PDE) values for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other ingredients used with respect to Acino products. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and health of our employees, as well as the employees or our business partners by assessing the toxicological risks associated with APIs and other ingredients and implementing appropriate safety measures. The role also requires ensuring compliance with local, national, and international occupational health regulations and guidelines.

Who You Are

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in occupational toxicology, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing OELs for APIs.
• Strong knowledge of toxicological principles, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret complex scientific data and translate it into practical safety measures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including ability to explain technical matters in easy-to-understand language.
• Proficiency in using toxicological databases and software.
• Professional certification in toxicology (e.g., DABT, ERT) or industrial hygiene (e.g., CIH) is preferred.

We Are Acino

At Acino, we push the boundaries to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products that improve patients’ lives. Driven by our collective purpose to provide access to medicines to those in need, our strength lies in our unique expertise and presence in emerging and high-growth markets. We are proud to be challenging the status quo in the pharmaceutical industry, always looking ahead to the future with an open mind.

Join Acino, a dynamic and rapidly growing environment where your contributions can make a real difference.

Acino offers learning and development opportunities, a compensation package that values your work, modern working conditions, compensation for wellness services via Stebby, flexible working hours, and the possibility to combine office and remote work, team events, and additional paid Acino days.

Acino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Only direct applications will be considered.