Toxicology Director

Kelly Services; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Director of Toxicology for a leading CDMO in the Greater Seattle area. This on-site role requires guiding a non-clinical safety organization, ensuring GLP compliance, and aligning studies with regulatory and client needs.

You will lead departmental strategy, mentor Study Directors, and collaborate with Study Directors and clients to shape study designs and deliver high-quality results. A Ph.D. or equivalent is required with extensive industry experience.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Experience in preclinical safety and toxicology.
• Extensive knowledge of GLP regulations and regulatory expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for regulatory submissions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic objectives.
• Proven track record in study design and client management.

Responsibilities

• Set departmental strategy, objectives, and operating practices.
• Lead GLP compliance initiatives and ensure staff follow regulatory guidance.
• Oversee SOPs, study procedures, and training materials.
• Approve study protocols and review study reports.
• Mentor Study Directors and ensure timely coverage.
• Support business development and client management.
• Coach staff on drug development requirements and client relations.
• Direct staffing, budgets, and resource planning.
• Lead operations to optimize efficiency and resource use.
• Represent the organization with the FDA and other regulators.
• Approve departmental purchase orders and requests.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Preclinical safety

Regulatory communication

Problem solving

Strategic planning

GLP compliance

Education

Ph.D./M.D./D.V.M. or master's in biomedical field

Job description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Director of Toxicology opportunity with one of our clients, a leading CDMO in Greater Seattle, WA area. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology industry.

Workplace: Onsite in the Greater Seattle area

Position Title: Director of Toxicology

Salary range: 125,000-200,000 per year

About the opportunity

Lead a non-clinical safety organization focused on scientific excellence, operational performance, and the highest standards of quality and GLP compliance. In this senior role, you’ll guide departmental strategy and resources, develop strong teams, and help ensure preclinical safety studies meet scientific, regulatory, and client needs.

You’ll also work closely with clients and Study Directors, contributing to study design, supporting client relationships, and helping advance drug development programs.

What you’ll do

• Set departmental strategy, objectives, and operating practices to deliver high-quality, efficient services that meet internal and client expectations.

• Lead GLP compliance initiatives and ensure staff follow applicable corporate requirements and regulatory guidance.

• Oversee the creation, review, revision, and implementation of SOPs, study-specific procedures, policies, training materials, and checklists.

• Provide administrative approval of study protocols and ensure appropriate scientific review of study reports and other deliverables.

• Manage and mentor Study Directors; designate Study Directors to meet study objectives and ensure timely replacement when needed.

• Support business development and client management by participating in client meetings, responding to inquiries, and helping shape study designs.

• Coach staff on drug development requirements, study design, and effective client management.

• Direct departmental staffing, personnel decisions, budgets, resource planning, and allocations.

• Plan and lead operations to promote efficiency and responsible use of resources; review activity, operational, and budget reports with administrative colleagues.

• Represent the organization in interactions with the FDA and other regulatory agencies, as appropriate.

• Approve departmental purchase orders and requests.

• Take on additional responsibilities as needed.

What you’ll bring

• A Ph.D. in a relevant biomedical field, an M.D. or D.V.M., or a master’s degree combined with appropriate training and experience.

• At least eight years of related experience in industry, a contract research organization, or a comparable drug development setting.

• At least seven years of experience evaluating pharmaceutical preclinical safety and toxicology studies.

• At least five years of experience conducting, developing, and managing preclinical safety and efficacy programs.

• Experience managing or supervising teams, with a demonstrated ability to lead effectively and achieve results through others.

• Experience authoring and presenting preclinical safety reports in support of regulatory submissions.

• Strong knowledge of GLP regulations and the regulatory requirements, guidance, and standards relevant to preclinical drug development; a commitment to ongoing GLP training.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to interpret technical and scientific material and communicate it clearly to varied audiences.

• The ability to analyze scientific, statistical, financial, and operational information and present findings to staff and senior leadership.

• Strong organization, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities at both strategic and operational levels.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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