Associate Director, Toxicology

Medical Update Online; Warrington; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmark is supporting a leading scientific services organisation in Warrington to appoint an Associate Director, Toxicology who will lead and develop a high-performing toxicology function within a highly regulated environment.

The successful candidate will guide forensic toxicology services for the UK Criminal Justice System, oversee operations, quality, R&D and continuous improvement, and drive innovation through automation and technology-driven efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in a regulated toxicology/pharma environment.
• Degree in Toxicology or related field.
• Knowledge of international quality systems and regulatory standards.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality forensic toxicology services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary toxicology teams.
• Drive strategic planning, delivery and business growth.
• Ensure quality and compliance with international standards.
• Manage projects, budgets and KPIs.
• Collaborate with customers, regulators and external stakeholders.
• Support adoption of new technologies and process improvements.
• Support forensic toxicology services for criminal investigations.
• Represent the function in senior leadership reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Toxicology expertise

Strategic planning

People management

Education

Degree in Toxicology or related

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.

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.

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.

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.