Overview Provide toxicological expertise for reduced risk product development and lead toxicological testing and regulatory strategies for our regulatory submissions for a fortune 200 company with some of the most iconic brands! Have an advanced degree in Toxicology or related field? Have 15+ years of work experience in internationally standardized (e.g., OECD) toxicological assays in a GLP environment? If so, we want to speak with you! We are actively recruiting an Associate Fellow to join the Preclinical Sciences group leading our Biological Sciences Insights team within our Regulatory Sciences organization in Richmond, VA, or we are open to remote working arrangements. The Associate Fellow will lead a team of toxicologists responsible for the development and execution of toxicological testing strategies in conjunction with our risk assessment team and external CRO partners for our innovative reduced risk product pipeline. What you will be doing: • Leading a team of experts to develop strategic toxicological testing (in vitro and in vivo) executed with high quality to support product development and regulatory submissions of potentially reduced risk products. • Driving the strategy of and making demonstrated progress in the use of alternative toxicological methods to advance the science, drive innovation and influence the current regulatory framework. • Providing toxicological expertise and regulatory strategies throughout the product development process – from inception to post market - to R&D project teams and Altria business units. • Communicating updates, risks, and emerging science issues with resolution recommendations to leadership within and outside of Regulatory Affairs • Providing regulatory and scientific subject matter expertise to groups within the Altria family of companies. • Developing external engagement plans and content for posters, publications, and manuscripts to position Altria as a leader in harm reduction and NAMs in tobacco science. • Representing Altria as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor in toxicological testing and new alternative methods within national and international scientific organizations. • Engaging with FDA during application pre-submission meetings, deficiency letter meetings, and TPSAC. • Developing and maintaining professional relationships with the academic, regulatory scientific and industrial communities to stay abreast of novel methodologies and strategies to augment the further Altria’s leadership in tobacco harm reduction. We want you to have: • PhD in toxicology or closely related field. • DABT strongly preferred. • 15+ years of work experience in internationally standardized (e.g., OECD) toxicological assays in a GLP environment. • Significant experience as study director or study monitor conducting nonclinical in vitro and in vivo toxicity studies using various exposure scenarios with demonstrated progression to roles of increasing responsibility and breadth (e.g., study monitor/director to tox program manager, etc.). • Proven track record of interpreting the whole range of study outcomes (e.g., test article characterization, in-life toxicity, genotoxicity, histopathology, mechanistic endpoints). Experiences on the use of toxicity testing in support of risk assessment is a plus. • In-depth knowledge of FDA Regulatory Requirements for various industries (e.g., Tobacco, Chemical, etc.). • Strong leadership and relationship management skills • Proven track record to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. • Strong written and oral communications skills and ability to collaborate with management and individuals at all levels of the organization. • Influence others by communicating simply, balancing logic and emotion, selling with data, insights, and empathy. • Multi-tasking and balancing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment • Possess strong problem solving, critical and strategic thinking skills, and the creativity to find and try new solutions. In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our deferred profit sharing and incentive compensation programs as well as a relocation assistance package. People Leader Expectations In this role, you are responsible for leading a team. People Leaders play a fundamental role in bringing Altria’s Employment Brand to life and creating an exceptional employee experience. As a People Leader at Altria, you are responsible for the performance, capability and engagement of your team. Some examples of specific responsibilities aligned to People Leader expectations include: Establish and effectively communicate Vision, strategies and how each employee’s work aligns Identify, select, develop and allocate skills, behaviors and talent needed to meet business needs Embrace diverse perspectives, appreciate differences and foster a culture of inclusion Build trusting relationships by being authentic, transparent and providing radical candor Total Rewards The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $164,700.00 - $288,150.00 / annually. We deliver a market-competitive, equitable pay with a Total Reward program that includes: Annual performance incentive based on individual and company performance Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your loved ones Flexible Work Environment to include vacation and generous holidays Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (401K) with matching contributions on day 1, including a yearly company contribution Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave Employee Recognition Awards Student Loan Assistance To learn more about How to Support you and your Loved Ones, Work-Life Balance, and Invest into your Future, visit our additional benefits at Benefits (altria.com) Company Overview Altria is a Fortune 200 company that has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our Vision is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future. We are Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokersaway from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and ourshareholders. Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, on!, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group. Learn more about Altria’s products and operating companies by visiting www.altria.com . Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on LinkedIn STEM