REMOTE – UK – Director, Toxicologist
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A well-funded, clinical-stage biotech developing innovative small molecule therapies is seeking an experienced Associate Director / Director of Toxicology to lead nonclinical safety strategy across a growing pipeline.
We’re looking for a senior toxicology leader who combines strong scientific judgement with hands-on operational execution and thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment.
The Role
You’ll provide strategic and scientific leadership across nonclinical safety activities spanning discovery through clinical development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading toxicology strategy across candidate selection, IND-enabling studies and clinical-stage development
- Designing, overseeing and interpreting GLP / non-GLP toxicology studies through external CRO partners
- Reviewing protocols, data packages and final reports to ensure scientific rigour and regulatory readiness
- Driving investigative toxicology activities to assess mechanisms and de-risk programmes
- Supporting regulatory submissions and health authority interactions
- Partnering cross-functionally with DMPK, Regulatory, Clinical Development, CMC and Discovery teams
- Presenting toxicology recommendations to senior internal stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
- Significant toxicology experience within biotech, pharma or CRO settings
- Strong small molecule development expertise
- Deep knowledge of IND-enabling toxicology requirements
- Proven CRO oversight and outsourced study management experience
- Ability to critically interpret data and translate findings into clear strategic recommendations
- Comfortable operating with autonomy in a lean, evolving organisation
Highly Desirable
- Investigative / mechanistic toxicology expertise
- Regulatory interaction experience (FDA / MHRA / EMA)
- DABT or equivalent credentials
Why This Opportunity?
This is a genuinely high-impact role offering:
- Significant scientific ownership
- Direct influence on development strategy
- Exposure across a high-potential clinical pipeline
- The chance to help shape and scale nonclinical safety capabilities
Ideal for someone currently operating at Associate Director / Director level and looking for broader visibility, ownership, and influence within an ambitious biotech.
If this sounds relevant — or you know someone who may be a fit — feel free to get in touch confidentially.
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