Global Head, Pharma Toxicology & Nonclinical Strategy

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

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a Senior Director, Pharma Toxicology to lead nonclinical safety across our pharmaceutical, OTC, and consumer portfolio. Reporting to R&D leadership, you will set the global nonclinical safety strategy and build a high-performing toxicology organization.

You will partner with regulatory, clinical, quality, and commercial teams, interact with the FDA and other health authorities, and guide development timelines to protect patients and the business.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Toxicology or related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience in nonclinical safety/toxicology.
• People leadership experience, including leading managers and building or scaling teams.
• Demonstrated interaction with the FDA and other global health authorities.
• Deep knowledge of global nonclinical regulatory requirements (ICH) and GLP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the global nonclinical safety and toxicology strategy for pharmaceuticals, OTC products, and consumer goods, aligned with R&D portfolio and objectives.
• Act as the company's senior subject matter expert in toxicology, representing Bausch + Lomb in meetings with the FDA and other health authorities and leading nonclinical strategy for regulatory milestones.
• Lead nonclinical due diligence for in-licensing, acquisition, and partnership opportunities, advising leadership on risks and integration.
• Oversee design, execution, interpretation, and communication of nonclinical safety programs to enable clinical development and regulatory submissions.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to align nonclinical plans with program and business objectives.
• Represent externally through publications and conferences to enhance scientific reputation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory interactions

People leadership

Scientific communication

Nonclinical safety strategy

Education

Ph.D. in Toxicology

Job description

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a Senior Director, Pharma Toxicology to lead nonclinical safety across our pharmaceutical, OTC, and consumer portfolio. Reporting to R&D leadership, you will set the global nonclinical safety strategy and build a high-performing toxicology organization.

You will partner with regulatory, clinical, quality, and commercial teams, interact with the FDA and other health authorities, and guide development timelines to protect patients and the business.