Associate Director, Toxicology

Associate Director, Toxicology

Warrington | Site-Based

Talentmark is partnering with a leading scientific services organisation to appoint an Associate Director, Toxicology to lead and develop a high-performing toxicology function within a highly regulated environment.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced toxicology professional with a strong operational and strategic background. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing toxicology operations, quality, R&D, and continuous improvement initiatives, while helping shape the future direction of the function through innovation, automation, and technology-driven efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary toxicology teams.
• Support strategic planning, operational delivery, and business growth initiatives.
• Drive quality and compliance in line with international standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage technical projects, departmental budgets, and operational KPIs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of new technologies, automation, and process improvements.
• Work closely with quality and compliance teams to maintain robust QA and QC systems.
• Represent the toxicology function within senior leadership and performance review meetings.

Your Background

• Significant experience within a technical, highly regulated environment such as toxicology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, clinical trials, or scientific services.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Degree-qualified in Toxicology or a related scientific discipline.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of trace chemical analyses.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

The Opportunity

This is a full-time, site-based position offering the opportunity to join a growing and impactful scientific organisation where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a critical technical function.

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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 188 173 in all correspondence.