Director, Toxicology

Description

• Provide scientific and technical leadership for Toxicology testing, methodologies, and laboratory activities.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and scientific validity of analyses and data generated.
• Monitor QA/QC performance and ensure compliance with applicable SOPs, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead technical problem-solving, investigations, and continuous improvement activities. 
• Identify opportunities to expand or strengthen Toxicology capabilities.

• Direct Toxicology operations to meet quality, turnaround time, and client commitments.
• Manage staffing, workload, equipment, and laboratory capacity to ensure effective use of resources.
• Establish efficient workflows and monitor productivity and operational performance.
• Ensure appropriate training and cross-training to maintain adequate laboratory coverage and technical capability.
• Partner with laboratory leadership to anticipate and address resource and capacity needs.

• Lead, coach, and develop managers, Group Leaders, scientists, analysts, and other assigned staff.
• Establish goals, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Develop technical capabilities, career paths, and succession plans for the Toxicology team.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Manage departmental performance, including staff utilization, productivity, supply costs, and other key performance indicators.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, staffing, equipment, and capital planning.
• Develop the long-term strategy and capability roadmap for Toxicology based on anticipated client and business needs.
• Support business development and client discussions by evaluating technical feasibility, resource requirements, and laboratory capabilities.

• Strong scientific and technical expertise in toxicology and related laboratory methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and laboratory operations.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance scientific quality, operational efficiency, client needs, and business priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through changing priorities and support organizational growth.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Toxicology, Genetics, or related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive laboratory management or leadership experience.
• Experience in cell biology and microbial assays. 
• Previous exposure to mechanistic toxicology and or descriptive toxicology.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams, laboratory resources, and competing priorities.
• Experience working within laboratory quality systems and regulated environments.

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Toxicology or related scientific discipline.
• Experience in a GLP-regulated laboratory environment and knowledge of 21 CFR Part 58.
• Experience with toxicology method development, validation, and/or expansion of laboratory capabilities.
• Experience with budgeting, resource planning, and client-facing scientific discussions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.

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