Toxicologists study how chemicals, drugs, and other substances affect people, animals, and the environment. Their work helps organizations assess safety, investigate exposure, support product development, and meet regulatory requirements. Browse toxicologist jobs on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities, including roles paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by specialty and employer. Toxicologists may design and interpret laboratory studies, evaluate toxicology data, assess potential health risks, investigate adverse effects, and communicate findings to scientific, clinical, business, or regulatory teams. Experienced professionals may also lead research programs, oversee teams, advise on safety strategies, or guide regulatory submissions.
Toxicology careers span pharmaceutical and biotechnology research, clinical and regulatory safety, environmental consulting, public health, consumer product safety, and forensic science. Related job titles may include toxicology scientist, senior toxicologist, clinical toxicologist, regulatory toxicology lead, safety assessment director, and forensic toxicologist.
Many roles call for a degree in toxicology, pharmacology, biology, chemistry, or a related discipline; senior research and leadership positions may prefer a Ph.D. or other advanced degree. Employers often value expertise in study design, risk assessment, data analysis, scientific writing, regulatory standards, and cross-functional collaboration. Requirements depend on the role, industry, and level of responsibility.
Compensation depends on factors such as experience, specialization, employer, location, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it a useful place to explore experienced toxicologist and related leadership opportunities. Review listings for details on responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation.
Policy Vice President - Tort Reform and Medical Malpractice
$150K - $180K *
Elevate public policy advocacy efforts by managing legislative initiatives and serving as a key subject matter expert in tort reform and medical malpractice, fostering relationships and supporting str...
4 weeks ago
Senior Account Manager, Life Sciences (Los Angeles)
$120K - $150K *
Drive customer satisfaction and sales in life sciences by leveraging your expertise to build relationships and execute strategic initiatives with key accounts in academia and industry...
1 week ago
Principal Product Security Incident Responder (m/f)
$147K - $245K *
Lead critical cybersecurity efforts in energy systems by managing vulnerability disclosures, incident responses, and deploying AI tools. Engage with stakeholders across industries to enhance system se...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead Corporate FP&A initiatives, driving budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. Oversee financial analysis and reporting while enhancing systems and dashboards for improved decision-makin...
1 week ago
Director I, Data Science, Enterprise Data & Data Science
$135K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leveraging your data science expertise to innovate generative AI solutions. Lead cross-functional collaborations, build evaluation frameworks, and drive best practices within a dyn...
Reposted 1 week ago
$85K - $110K *
Unlock potential by redefining data strategies to elevate product growth. As a key analytics partner, you’ll shape decision-making by leveraging insights and KPIs, contributing to high-impact initiati...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Account Executive - MI Clarity - Rocky Midwest
$100K - $120K *
Empower healthcare providers by driving awareness and adoption of an AI-powered prognostic assay for breast cancer, enhancing clinical workflows and patient care through strategic partnerships and edu...
2 days ago
Account Executive, Americas Team, (Remote US)
$100K - $120K *
Drive sales success by managing the full cycle of large enterprise information security deals. Build key relationships, leverage AI tools, and exceed targets to propel company growth across multiple i...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $165K *
Drive innovative fuel performance analysis to optimize design and support advanced fission solutions. Collaborate across teams, develop methodologies, and document findings to contribute to our clean...
4 weeks ago
Chief Medical Officer, Detention Operations
$210K - $250K *
Drive enterprise-wide physician leadership and clinical oversight for government healthcare programs. Ensure high-quality, compliant healthcare services across federal detention facilities with a focu...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Trial Manager II, Dermatology & Rheumatology CRO, USA
$100K - $120K *
Engage with a dynamic CRO to oversee clinical monitoring and enhance site performance. Foster relationships, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead a team in delivering quality outcomes in clini...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Client Executive, Commercial Lines
$100K - $120K *
Build strong client relationships, optimize risk management strategies, and drive growth with a focus on commercial accounts. Collaborate with teams to ensure profitability, operational excellence, an...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Mngr/Associate Director, Process Design & Deployment
$110K - $130K *
Join our team to enhance patient access and streamline operational processes, driving meaningful improvements through data analysis, project management, and collaboration across departments while fost...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $123K *
Champion financial excellence by providing strategic analysis and consulting to enhance operational efficiency and revenue growth. Collaborate with leaders to redesign processes, ensuring compliance a...
3 weeks ago
Oncology Account Executive - Virginia Southwest
$110K - $130K *
Drive your career with a dynamic sales role focused on oncology solutions. Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals while executing strategic growth plans and ensuring exceptional cust...
2 days ago
Vaccines Specialist, Health and Science Professional - Matthews, NC
$76K - $199K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of vaccine promotion, engaging customers through innovative strategies and strong relationship management. Drive sales and enhance access to products while collabo...
Reposted 1 week ago
Medical Science Liaison, CNS - WA, MT, OR, ID, AK
$150K - $224K *
Engage with key stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes through strategic medical insights and collaboration. Drive ecosystem initiatives and contribute to local business strategies while ensuring al...
1 week ago
Vulnerability Detection Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Transform vulnerability detection by leveraging innovative technology and research. Join a team dedicated to crafting detection logic to identify critical vulnerabilities, ensuring clients stay one st...
4 weeks ago
Clinical Development Director, Early Development Oncology
$274K - $371K *
Develop and lead early phase clinical strategies for oncology candidates, ensuring design and execution of clinical trials. Collaborate with internal teams and external experts to drive innovative dru...
Reposted 2 days ago
Director, Field Effectiveness, Rare Disease and Oncology
$193K - $262K *
Champion the sales force's success by leading a dynamic team focused on optimizing field effectiveness and operational efficiency, driving excellence in performance and insights...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Advance your career by leading incident response efforts in a dynamic IT environment. Coordinate multi-team activities to restore operations efficiently, ensuring compliance with best practices and dr...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
FSP - Project Manager II / Sr. Project Manager - Oncology & Ophthalmology
$140K - $185K *
Lead global project management efforts, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards while fostering client relationships and team collaboration. Drive operational excellence in clinical research, p...
1 week ago
Associate Medical Director- Rare Neuro
$175K - $200K *
Drive strategic medical initiatives in Rare Neurology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes. Leverage your expertise to shape launch strategies and foster relationship...
6 days ago
Associate Medical Director, Prostate Cancer Theranostics
$175K - $210K *
Drive the execution of a comprehensive medical affairs plan for prostate cancer theranostics, collaborating across functions to enhance strategy, launch readiness, and lifecycle planning while advanci...
1 week ago
$80K - $100K *
Manage and execute complex LIMS implementations for public health and environmental labs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, stakeholder alignment, and high-quality out...
2 weeks ago
What does a toxicologist do?
A toxicologist studies the effects of chemicals, drugs, and other substances on living organisms and the environment. The work can include laboratory research, safety assessment, exposure evaluation, risk analysis, and regulatory support.
What qualifications are typically needed for toxicologist jobs?
Requirements vary, but many positions ask for a degree in toxicology or a related field such as pharmacology, biology, or chemistry. Advanced research and leadership roles may prefer a graduate degree, along with relevant experience and skills in study design, data interpretation, and scientific communication.
Which industries hire toxicologists?
Toxicologists work in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental consulting, government and public health, consumer products, forensic science, and other industries that assess the safety or effects of substances.
What are common toxicologist job titles?
Common titles include toxicologist, toxicology scientist, senior toxicologist, clinical toxicologist, regulatory toxicology lead, safety assessment director, and forensic toxicologist.
Can toxicologists find jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Yes. Some experienced, specialized, and leadership toxicology roles may pay $100,000 or more, depending on the employer, location, credentials, and responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional jobs in this compensation range.