Senior Director, Global Toxicology & Nonclinical Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a Senior Director, Pharma Toxicology to lead the enterprise nonclinical safety strategy across its pharmaceutical, OTC, and consumer portfolios. The role reports to R&D leadership and partners with Regulatory, Clinical, Quality, and Commercial teams to enable portfolio decisions, accelerate development timelines, and protect patients.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Toxicology with 15+ years in nonclinical safety, strong leadership experience, and a proven track

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Toxicology or related discipline (Requirements).
• 15+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience in nonclinical safety/toxicology.
• Leadership experience, including building or scaling teams.
• Experience interacting with the FDA or global health authorities.
• Deep knowledge of ICH and GLP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Define and own global nonclinical safety and toxicology strategy for pharma, OTC, and consumer products.
• Represent the company in meetings with FDA and health authorities; lead nonclinical strategy for regulatory milestones.
• Lead due diligence for in-licensing, acquisitions, partnerships; advise on nonclinical risks.
• Oversee design, execution, interpretation, and communication of nonclinical safety programs.
• Provide final scientific review of nonclinical sections of regulatory submissions and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align nonclinical plans with program objectives.
• Direct collaboration with global sites for country-specific submissions and ongoing needs.
• Lead development and harmonization of global departmental processes and best practices.
• Represent Bausch + Lomb through publications, conferences, and industry groups.

Skills

Nonclinical safety strategy

FDA/health authority interactions

CRO/vendor management

GLP regulatory knowledge

Ophthalmology drug development

DABT preferred

Education

Ph.D. in Toxicology or related discipline

Job description

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a Senior Director, Pharma Toxicology to lead the enterprise nonclinical safety strategy across its pharmaceutical, OTC, and consumer portfolios. The role reports to R&D leadership and partners with Regulatory, Clinical, Quality, and Commercial teams to enable portfolio decisions, accelerate development timelines, and protect patients.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Toxicology with 15+ years in nonclinical safety, strong leadership experience, and a proven track