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How much do reproductive toxicology jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for reproductive toxicology in the United States is $115,369.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $135,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is reproductive toxicology?

A reproductive toxicology job involves studying how chemicals, drugs, and environmental exposures affect fertility, pregnancy, and fetal development. Professionals in this field conduct laboratory research, analyze data, and assess potential risks to human and animal reproduction. Their work helps regulatory agencies and industries ensure the safety of pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and industrial chemicals. They may work in academic research, government agencies, or private industry.

What are common daily responsibilities for a reproductive toxicologist?

Daily tasks in reproductive toxicology often include designing and conducting experiments to evaluate the effects of chemicals or pharmaceuticals on reproductive systems, analyzing laboratory data, and preparing detailed scientific reports. You may also participate in regulatory submissions, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as regulatory affairs, pathology, and analytical chemistry, and stay updated on federal and international safety regulations. The role requires careful documentation and adherence to laboratory safety protocols. Depending on your organization, you might also mentor junior staff or contribute to peer-reviewed publications. This combination of technical and collaborative work makes for a dynamic and impactful career.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in reproductive toxicology?

To thrive in Reproductive Toxicology, you need a solid background in biology, toxicology, pharmacology, or a related field, typically supported by an advanced degree such as a PhD or master's. Experience with laboratory techniques, regulatory guidelines (e.g., GLP, OECD), and data analysis software like GraphPad Prism or statistical tools is highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication skills help professionals collaborate effectively and interpret complex results. These abilities are crucial for conducting accurate research, ensuring compliance, and providing reliable risk assessments impacting public health and safety.

What is a reproductive toxicologist?

A reproductive toxicologist is a scientist who studies the effects of chemicals and substances on reproductive health and development. They often work in laboratories, analyzing data and conducting experiments to assess risks, and may require knowledge of biology, toxicology, and regulatory standards.

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Infographic showing various Reproductive Toxicology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,369 per year, or $55.5 per hour.

Director Reproductive Toxicologist

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


AstraZeneca rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by science and united by our commitment to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. With one of the industry's most diverse and successful portfolios spanning multiple therapeutic areas and modalities, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute to drug development from early discovery through to post-marketing support.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Reproductive Toxicologist to join our developmental and reproductive toxicology team within Regulatory Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology, part of Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS). This is a role for an individual who combines deep reproductive toxicology expertise with the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and contribute strategically to drug development programmes.
Working across a broad portfolio, you will help shape development plans, support regulatory submissions and health authority interactions, guide product labelling strategies, and ensure reproductive safety considerations are appropriately integrated throughout the development lifecycle.
The role will ideally be based at one of AstraZeneca's major US R&D sites in Gaithersburg or Boston (USA), however other AstraZeneca strategic R&D locations may be considered for exceptional candidates.
What you'll do
As a Senior Reproductive Toxicologist, you will provide expert scientific leadership and strategic guidance across AstraZeneca's portfolio, supporting programmes ranging from discovery through late-stage development, registration, and post-marketing activities.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Providing expert interpretation of developmental, reproductive and juvenile toxicology data and translating findings into development and regulatory strategy.

  • Partnering with multidisciplinary project teams to support clinical development plans, regulatory submissions, health authority interactions and product labelling.

  • Advising on reproductive safety assessments, inclusion of women of childbearing potential and paediatric populations in clinical development programmes.

  • Designing and overseeing reproductive toxicology programmes that support global development and registration strategies across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities.

  • Contributing to governance discussions and presenting reproductive toxicology positions to project teams.

  • Supporting interactions with global regulatory agencies and contributing to responses to regulatory questions.

  • Representing AstraZeneca in external scientific forums, industry collaborations and consortia related to reproductive toxicology and paediatric development.

  • Contributing to the continued evolution of AstraZeneca's reproductive toxicology strategy, including innovative approaches that advance science and reduce animal usage.

Minimum Qualifications:
We are looking for an experienced reproductive toxicologist with strong scientific judgement, strategic thinking and the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams.
You will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Industry experience applying developmental and reproductive toxicology expertise, including experience supporting one or more of: marketing applications, health authority interactions, regulatory submissions or product labelling. Typically gained through 5+ years of relevant experience.

  • Demonstrated experience supporting late-stage clinical development, marketing applications, product labelling and post-marketing activities.

  • Strong knowledge and practical application of relevant global regulatory guidelines, including ICH M3, S5, S6, S9 and S11.

  • Experience supporting health authority interactions and regulatory submissions across global regions (EMA, PMDA, CDE and FDA).

  • Demonstrated expertise in the interpretation and strategic application of developmental, reproductive and juvenile toxicology data.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary global teams.

  • The ability to balance scientific rigour with pragmatic decision-making in a fast-paced development environment.

Desirable Qualifications:
The following would be advantageous:
  • Experience supporting paediatric development programmes.

  • Exposure to a broad range of therapeutic modalities.

  • Experience supporting innovative approaches to reproductive safety assessment.

  • Experience participating in external scientific working groups, consortia or industry initiatives.

Why join us?
This role offers a rare opportunity to apply reproductive toxicology expertise across the entire drug development lifecycle. You will work on a diverse portfolio of innovative medicines, engage with a broad network of scientific and clinical experts, and contribute directly to development strategies that impact patients around the world.
You'll join a supportive and collaborative team of reproductive toxicology specialists where scientific excellence, partnership and continuous learning are highly valued. Whether supporting regulatory strategy, influencing clinical development, or contributing to industry-wide scientific initiatives, you will play a key role in advancing AstraZeneca's commitment to delivering medicines that make a meaningful difference to patients.
What's Next?
Are you ready to bring transformative science to B-cell leukemia patients? We'd love to hear from you.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $184,538.40 - 276,807.60 USD Annual. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
18-Aug-2026
Closing Date
09-Sep-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. A place built on courage, curiosity and collaboration - we make bold decisions driven by patient outcomes. Empowered to lead at every level, free to ask questions and take smart risks that write the next chapter for our pipeline and Oncology team. Make a meaningful impact that brings real benefits to society. By applying your knowledge of data, you will help to redefine our industry and ultimately save lives. Work with experts who share a common goal: to accelerate the potential of medicines and the science of tomorrow.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GB