Director Toxicology

Green Life Science; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company is seeking an experienced Associate Director in Drug Discovery Toxicology to provide scientific leadership across early discovery programs. This role involves acting as the Toxicology expert on cross-functional teams, advising on safety strategy, and designing toxicology studies, collaborating with CROs for safety data. Applicants should have an advanced degree and 7+ years of industry experience, with a strong background in in vitro and in silico safety assessment. Competitive salary, bonus, and equity are offered in this hybrid position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience in safety sciences within biotech or pharma.
• Strong background in in vitro and in silico safety assessment; in vivo experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Toxicology expert on cross‑functional project teams.
• Advise on early safety strategy and assessment of novel compounds.
• Design and interpret exploratory toxicology studies.
• Collaborate with CROs for high‑quality safety data.
• Present findings to internal teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Toxicology expertise

Safety assessment

Communication

Education

Advanced degree (DVM, PharmD, PhD) in relevant field

Job description

Associate Director, Drug Discovery Toxicology

Location : Hybrid with flexible office requirement

We’re seeking an experienced Drug Discovery Toxicologist to provide scientific leadership across early discovery programs. You’ll guide project teams on safety assessments, candidate selection, and risk mitigation using in vitro, in silico, and in vivo approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Toxicology expert on cross‑functional project teams.
• Advise on early safety strategy and assessment of novel compounds.
• Design and interpret exploratory toxicology studies.
• Collaborate with CROs for high‑quality safety data.
• Present findings to internal teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (DVM, PharmD, PhD) in Toxicology, Pathology, Biochemistry, or related field. Oncology / immunology focus preferred.
• 7+ years industry experience in safety sciences (biotech / pharma).
• Strong background in in vitro and in silico safety assessment; in vivo experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Working Model & Compensation

• Hybrid role, some office requirement
• Competitive salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.

This is an opportunity to shape early‑stage drug discovery through innovative and predictive safety science.