Associate Director, Toxicology

Talentmark; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmark is supporting a leading scientific services organisation in Warrington to recruit an Associate Director, Toxicology to lead and develop a high-performing toxicology function within a highly regulated environment. This senior leadership role involves strategic planning, operational delivery, driving quality and compliance, and overseeing projects, budgets and KPIs while working with customers and regulators.

Qualifications

• Significant experience and track record within a technical, highly regulated environment such as toxicology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, clinical trials or scientific services.
• Strong proven leadership and people management experience.
• Degree in Toxicology or a related scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of international quality systems and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing multidisciplinary toxicology teams.
• Supporting strategic planning, operational delivery and business growth.
• Driving quality and compliance in line with international standards.
• Managing technical projects, budgets and performance KPIs.
• Building strong relationships with customers, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the implementation of new technologies and process improvements.
• Contributing to the delivery of high-quality forensic toxicology services in support of criminal investigations.
• Working closely with quality and compliance teams to maintain robust QA and QC systems.

Skills

Leadership

Toxicology

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Degree in Toxicology

Job description

Associate Director, Toxicology

Warrington | Site-Based

Talentmark is supporting a leading scientific services organisation in the search for an experienced 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 leadership and strategic background. The successful candidate will support in the delivery of forensic toxicology services to the UK Criminal Justice System, and oversee 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:

• Leading and developing multidisciplinary toxicology teams.
• Supporting strategic planning, operational delivery and business growth.
• Driving quality and compliance in line with international standards.
• Managing technical projects, budgets and performance KPIs.
• Building strong relationships with customers, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the implementation of new technologies and process improvements.
• Contributing to the delivery of high-quality forensic toxicology services in support of criminal investigations.
• Working closely with quality and compliance teams to maintain robust QA and QC systems.
• Representing the toxicology function at senior leadership and performance review meetings.

Your Background:

• Significant experience and track record within a technical, highly regulated environment such as toxicology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, clinical trials or scientific services.
• Strong proven leadership and people management experience.
• Degree in Toxicology or a related scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of international quality systems and regulatory standards.

This is a full-time, site-based role in Warrington offering the opportunity to play a key role in a growing and impactful scientific organisation.

Why Apply:

Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 DOE

• Lead a high-performing toxicology team in a senior leadership role.
• Drive innovation, automation and continuous improvement.
• Influence strategy within a highly regulated scientific environment.
• Make a real impact by supporting forensic services for the UK Criminal Justice System.