Senior Scientist, Safety Assessment, Investigative Toxicology

Eli Lilly and Company

. Lead the architectural design and execution of data models transforming multi-dose toxicology data, clinical pathology tables, and safety pharmacology metrics into publication-ready visual tools .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $66,000 - $189,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preclinical toxicology datasets and regulatory SEND data structures, with advanced skills in data visualization and technical writing. Capable of synthesizing complex biological data into actionable insights and collaborating effectively across scientific disciplines.

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Expert-Level Understanding Of Preclinical Toxicology DatasetsHands-On Proficiency With Regulatory SEND Data StructuresAdvanced Capability Utilizing Scientific Data SoftwareSuperb Technical Writing SkillsExtensive Industrial Drug-Development Experience

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Hard Skills

Data ModelingToxicology Data AnalysisHistopathology ReportingData ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData VisualizationStatistical AnalysisScientific Literature InvestigationTechnical Memo SynthesisBenchmark Dose Plotting

Soft Skills

CuriosityAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GraphPad PrismSpotfireExcel MacrosPythonR

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalCRO IndustryNonclinical Study ReportsSafety PharmacologyClinical PathologyToxicology OperationsData StructuresProject Development TeamsSafety Assessment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architectural design and execution of data models transforming multi-dose toxicology data, clinical pathology tables, and safety pharmacology metrics into publication-ready visual tools
Create exposure-margin heatmaps, benchmark dose plots, cumulative trend diagnostics, and other analyses to define therapeutic windows
Oversee review and quality control of incoming regulatory SEND datasets from CRO vendors
Ensure SEND dataset compliance, schema validation, and alignment with finalized nonclinical study reports before regulatory filing and archival
Conduct scientific literature investigations to assess target-mediated and chemotype-specific safety risks
Synthesize ambiguous biological data into technical memos informing investigative toxicity strategies
Partner with Toxicology Leads to co-author data packages, briefing books, and executive slide decks
Defend safety strategies and secure program endorsements within Project Development Teams and internal governance panels
Liaise with Safety Assessment, CMC, DMPK, and Project Management to align nonclinical safety deliverables with global project milestones
Serve as a scientific and strategic hub connecting internal toxicology leaders with Project Development Teams and adjacent disciplines

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. or M.S. degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Cellular/Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related life sciences discipline
With an M.S. degree: 6–8+ years of highly relevant biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or tier-one CRO industry experience
With a B.S. degree: 8–10+ years of extensive industrial drug-development, data management, and toxicology operations experience
Expert-level understanding of preclinical toxicology datasets, histopathology reporting structures, and study designs
Hands-on proficiency auditing, validating, or working directly with regulatory SEND data structures
Advanced capability utilizing scientific data software to build complex data structures, such as GraphPad Prism, Spotfire, Excel macros, or specialized Python/R data visualization tools
Superb technical writing skills
Demonstrated ability to distill complex data into clear arguments for diverse, cross-functional scientific leaders
Curiosity, adaptability, problem-solving, and willingness to explore artificial intelligence and digital technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending in part on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
Employee resource groups and support networks