Sr. Scientist - Toxicology - Onsite in Aliso Viejo, CA

The Sr. Scientist, Toxicology is responsible for leading and executing nonclinical toxicology programs supporting the development of novel drug delivery devices and combination products. This role provides advanced scientific expertise in the design, monitoring, interpretation, and reporting of toxicology and safety studies that enable clinical development and regulatory submissions. The position independently manages complex projects, collaborates extensively with multidisciplinary teams, and contributes to the development of nonclinical strategies aligned with program objectives.

The Sr. Scientist serves as a key scientific resource within Toxicology and influences decision-making through technical expertise, data interpretation, and risk assessment.

Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible. Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.

Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases. Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients.

Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra “We’ll Go First,” which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.
Our company completed an initial public offering in June of 2015, and our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GKOS”. Our global headquarters is in Aliso Viejo, California with additional locations in San Clemente, California, and Burlington, Massachusetts.

Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, including successfully passing a drug screen, based on the position and local regulations.

Sr. Scientist, Toxicology How You’ll Contribute:

The Sr. Scientist, Toxicology is responsible for leading and executing nonclinical toxicology programs supporting the development of novel drug delivery devices and combination products. This role provides advanced scientific expertise in the design, monitoring, interpretation, and reporting of toxicology and safety studies that enable clinical development and regulatory submissions. The position independently manages complex projects, collaborates extensively with multidisciplinary teams, and contributes to the development of nonclinical strategies aligned with program objectives.

The Sr. Scientist II serves as a key scientific resource within Toxicology and influences decision-making through technical expertise, data interpretation, and risk assessment.

What You’ll Do:

Nonclinical Development & Study Leadership Leads the design, execution, monitoring, and reporting of nonclinical toxicology and safety studies supporting pharmaceuticals, drug delivery devices and combination…