Global Head of Toxicology & Nonclinical Safety

Bausch + Lomb; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb seeks a Senior Director of Pharma Toxicology to lead nonclinical safety strategies across its pharmaceutical, OTC, and consumer portfolios. You will set the global toxicology direction, build and mentor a high-performing team, and partner with R&D and Regulatory to accelerate development while safeguarding patients and the business.

You will oversee GLP-compliant studies, interact with health authorities, and drive due diligence on collaborations and in-licensing.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Toxicology or related discipline.
• 15+ years of pharma nonclinical safety/toxicology experience.
• Proven people leadership, building or scaling teams.
• Experience setting nonclinical strategy and interacting with FDA/health authorities.

Responsibilities

• Define and own global nonclinical safety/toxicology strategy for pharma, OTC, and consumer products.
• Lead and develop the toxicology organization; coach team members and plan succession.
• Oversee nonclinical safety programs from discovery through regulatory submissions and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Commercial leadership to align nonclinical plans with business goals.
• Manage CRO/vendor relationships and GLP compliance across sites and programs.
• Represent the company externally via publications, conferences, and industry forums.

Skills

Nonclinical safety

Toxicology strategy

Regulatory liaison

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Ph.D. in Toxicology

Job description

Bausch + Lomb seeks a Senior Director of Pharma Toxicology to lead nonclinical safety strategies across its pharmaceutical, OTC, and consumer portfolios. You will set the global toxicology direction, build and mentor a high-performing team, and partner with R&D and Regulatory to accelerate development while safeguarding patients and the business.

You will oversee GLP-compliant studies, interact with health authorities, and drive due diligence on collaborations and in-licensing.