Associate Director, Toxicology

Location Warrington, England Sector Pharmaceuticals Salary £65,000.00 to £95,000.00 per annum

Associate Director, Toxicology

Warrington Site-Based

Talentmark is supporting a leading scientific services organisation in the search for an experienced Associate Director, Toxicology to lead and develop a high performing toxicology function within a highly regulated environment.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced toxicology professional with a strong leadership and strategic background. The successful candidate will support in the delivery of forensic toxicology services to the UK Criminal Justice System, and oversee toxicology operations, quality, R&D and continuous improvement initiatives, while helping shape the future direction of the function through innovation, automation and technology-driven efficiencies.

• Leading and developing multidisciplinary toxicology teams.


• Supporting strategic planning, operational delivery and business growth.


• Driving quality and compliance in line with international standards.


• Managing technical projects, budgets and performance KPIs.


• Building strong relationships with customers, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.


• Supporting the implementation of new technologies and process improvements.


• Contributing to the delivery of high-quality forensic toxicology services in support of criminal investigations.


• Working closely with quality and compliance teams to maintain robust QA and QC systems.


• Representing the toxicology function at senior leadership and performance review meetings.

• Significant experience and track record within a technical, highly regulated environment such as toxicology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, clinical trials or scientific services.


• Strong proven leadership and people management experience.


• Degree in Toxicology or a related scientific discipline.


• Knowledge of international quality systems and regulatory standards.

This is a full time, site based role in Warrington offering the opportunity to play a key role in a growing and impactful scientific organisation.