Senior Director of Toxicology and Pathology

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Senior Director of Toxicology and Pathology Edinburgh Permanent opportunity We are working with a multinational company in the recruitment for a Senior Director of Toxicology and Pathology .

Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.

This is a high-impact leadership role which will work on improving global health and bringing life-changing medicines to market.

You will join the Site Leadership Team , taking the helm of a multi-disciplinary function of over 70 professionals.

This is a role for a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between complex science and commercial excellence.

What youll do: As Senior Director, you will be the scientific and strategic figurehead for the Toxicology and Pathology divisions.

You will lead a team of experienced managers across disciplines including General Toxicology, Safety Pharmacology, Inhalation, DART, and In Vitro Toxicology.

Your responsibilities will include: Strategic Leadership: Developing and implementing the tactical and long-range plans for the division, ensuring alignment with global corporate objectives.

Scientific Standard-Setting: Establishing the scientific direction for the site, representing the company at international meetings, and liaising with global peers across the broader company network.

Operational Management: Serving as a key member of the Edinburgh Leadership Team, overseeing recruitment, expenditure, and sales plans, while ensuring consistent decision-making across the site.

Client Advocacy: Acting as a high-level point of contact for clients, ensuring "Customer Care" is the top priority and that all safety assessment studies meet the highest quality standards.

People Development: Mentoring and managing a team of Directors and Managers, fostering a motivated culture where staff produce high-quality work and achieve genuine job satisfaction.

Commercial Oversight: Collaborating with the Finance Director to manage departmental budgets and monitor performance against challenging yet realistic targets.

Your background: We are looking for an expert in the field with a track record of leading large, complex teams within a highly regulated environment.

Educational Foundation: A graduate with a higher degree (MSc/PhD) in a relevant discipline.

Higher qualifications or certifications in Toxicology or Pathology are highly desirable.

Industry Expertise: Significant experience in regulatory safety assessment within the pharmaceutical or agrochemical sectors.

Previous experience in a CRO or Biotech environment is strongly preferred.

Leadership Track Record: Demonstrable experience in line management, specifically managing other managers and leading matrix functions across different scientific disciplines.

Commercial Acumen: A proven ability to network with stakeholders, influence others, and understand the commercial drivers of the safety assessment industry.

Visionary Mindset: The independence of thought required to suggest fresh approaches and drive continuous improvement at both a local and global level.

If you are a senior professional looking to shape the future of a global leader, this company provides an environment for this, where your expertise directly impacts human health and wellbeing.

In return for your leadership, they offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.

Private medical insurance (with options to add family members).

Generous pension contribution and Life Assurance.

Significant investment in your personal career growth and global progression opportunities.

Well-being support and a collaborative, innovative site culture. xbpsjku

On this occasion, LiCa Scientific is acting as an employment agency.
Location:
East Craigs
Salary:
£100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Scientific