Head of Project Toxicology

Head of Project Toxicology focuses on develop a team of expert toxicologists, providing strong scientific leadership, strategic direction, and a culture of continual learning.

What the role involves

• Develop a team of expert toxicologists, providing strong scientific leadership, strategic direction, and a culture of continual learning.
• Provide pivotal support to Discovery teams across small‑ and large‑molecule programs, expertly guiding safety strategy from Target Safety Assessment through Development Candidate (.
• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert to Discovery and Development teams, enabling effective design, execution, and interpretation of regulatory toxicology studies in support of.
• Maintain collaborative, trusted relationships with global clients, aligning on safety strategy and ensuring seamless, shared progress toward program objectives.

Skills and requirements

• Demonstrated experience in preparing and contributing to successful IND/CTA submissions for both small‑molecule and biologic programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of global regulatory safety guidelines, and their practical application across different modalities and therapeutic landscapes.
• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biology, or a related scientific discipline, with substantial relevant experience.
• DBAT, ERT, UKRT or equivalent professional certification is desirable.

Candidate fit

• Exceptional communication and scientific synthesis skills, capable of integrating complex data to deliver clear, actionable, and risk‑balanced recommendations to project teams, par.

Additional role context

• Model and cultivate a culture of ownership, trust, accountability, and empowerment across the team and broader organisation.
• Proven track record of advancing programs from preclinical discovery into clinical development, across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas.
• Develop highly effective therapeutics and make them available to the patients.