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Reports to: Director Regulatory Affairs Job Type: Full-Time Employee Summary: The Junior Toxicologist supports the preparation, organization, and delivery of regulatory and scientific dossiers for nutraceutical ingredients and products. This role is heavily focused on technical writing, scientific interpretation, and regulatory documentation, including clinical trial applications, product license applications, and safety assessments submitted to Health Canada and, where applicable, the U.S. FDA. The ideal candidate is a scientifically rigorous, intellectually curious, and detail-oriented professional with strong written communication skills and a genuine interest in toxicology, human safety assessment, and the nutraceutical industry. This position offers exposure to real-world regulatory decision-making and collaboration with multidisciplinary scientific teams. Key Responsibilities: Compile, submit, and support (''shepherd'') clinical trial applications to Health Canada for natural health product and drug clinical trials Prepare and coordinate Product Licence Applications (PLAs) and ingredient Master File submissions to the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) Author and edit safety, toxicology, and regulatory assessment reports in accordance with established templates, guidance documents, and timelines Review, interpret, and summarize pre-clinical toxicology studies and human clinical trial data Conduct structured scientific literature searches and critical evaluations of peer-reviewed and grey literature Identify data gaps and support scientific rationale development for regulatory submissions Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to support project execution Ensure compliance with internal quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory best practices Perform other related duties as assigned Requirements: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated toxicology training or experience Prior exposure to regulatory affairs, clinical research, or the nutrition/natural health product industry is a strong asset Strong ability to interpret and synthesize scientific data into clear, defensible written conclusions Excellent written English skills, including scientific writing, copy editing, and document formatting Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accountable, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting and adapting to evolving priorities Working Conditions: Primarily remote position with occasional in-office attendance as required Overtime may be required during peak project periods If interested in the position, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the following question: What motivates your interest in toxicology and the nutraceutical industry? We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all those who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.