Job Description:

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.

Key responsibilities:

• 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.

Your Background:

• Degree in Toxicology or a related scientific discipline.
• 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.
• Expertise in chemical trace analysis (analytical analysis such as GC or LCMS on samples like hair, blood, urine).
• Knowledge of international quality systems and regulatory standards.

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

Why Apply:

• Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 DOE
• Lead a high-performing toxicology team in a senior leadership role.
• Drive innovation, automation and continuous improvement.
• Influence strategy within a highly regulated scientific environment.
• Make a real impact by supporting forensic services for the UK Criminal Justice System.

 Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 71163 in all correspondence.