Senior Toxicologist

Would you enjoy working with toxicological evaluations and human health risk assessment of chemical substances providing high quality services to industry and authorities globally?

Are you interested in working as a regulatory toxicologist within the areas of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, and develop a career as a regulatory toxicologist by a combination of on-the-job training through projects and supportive courses? Would you like to work with the latest emerging in silico tools and new approach methodologies (NAMs) in toxicology for performing chemical risk assessment?

If yes, then join a great team of acknowledged expert toxicologists and ecotoxicologists!

Responsibilities and Challenges
You will work in the DHI department Environment and Toxicology with 15+ recognized specialists providing high quality services to our clients, including medical device - and pharma industry, chemical industry, food industry as well as authorities. DHI department Environment and Toxicology offers expert knowledge of chemical substances and their impact on human health and the environment. We assist industries in complying with chemical and chemical product regulations. Our integrated approach combines in-depth knowledge of chemicals with profound regulatory expertise.

We have a friendly and informal work environment where we combine our expertise in teams or work independently to provide the best possible solutions. We expect that you contribute to project management and to maintaining and expanding our strong client network.

Responsibilities and challenges:

• Advise industry and authorities related to regulations on medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
• Assess the risk of substances to human health and the environment by use of experimental data or QSARs and read-across methodologies.
• Maintain and further build our network with industry, authorities and partners.

About Us
DHI is a global, independent company dedicated to working within the fields of water and the environment. Within these fields, we provide a wide range of consulting, research and policy services as well as leading edge technologies and products. At DHI, we are constantly looking for passionate and talented people who are eager to join our team. Read more: DHI - We enable a sustainable future for water

DHI department Environment and Toxicology provides solutions and advisory services to industry and authorities. DHI is an expert in water, and it is our aim to support safe and sustainable industry production and products to minimise the impact on human health and the environment. DHI has the necessary experience to ensure that our clients meet regulatory requirements. Read more: DHI Environment and Toxicology

Qualifications and Skills

• Preferably 5+ years of professional experience with regulatory toxicology.
• Solid knowledge of chemistry supported by a master’s /PhD degree in a relevant field (e.g., biochemistry, biology, pharmacy, chemistry, veterinary).
• Comfortable working in teams and independently.
• Fluent verbal and written English.
• It is an advantage if you have knowledge of IUCLID, QSARs and other ECHA tools.

We Offer

• An interesting job with excellent opportunities to apply and expand your skills and expertise.
• An opportunity to develop your career as a regulatory toxicologist by a combination of on-the-job training through projects and supportive courses meritorious towards board certification (e.g. ERT, DABT).
• A team of highly specialised and dedicated colleagues.
• A positive work environment with a focus on teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• DHI offers flexibility in the daily work and office facilities that support the various ways of working, i.e., meetings, team-work and focused independent work.
• Focused career path and continuing education.

Office Location
Working at DHI gives you an opportunity to work with a diverse group of people, in various countries and across cultures all sharing a passion for saving the planet.
You will be based in our modern headquarters in Hørsholm, Denmark with the flexibility to also work from home.

Applications

• To apply, please follow the link and upload your CV including a short description of your motivation for joining DHI – we do not need a cover letter.
• Deadline for applications is 17th of December 2025
• For further information please contact Michael Fink; [email protected] or Brian Svend Nielsen; [email protected]

Department: DHI

Deadline: 17 December 2025

Location: Agern Alle, 5, 2970, Hørsholm, Denmark