Associate Director, Toxicology

Talentmark
Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Last week
£65,000 – £90,000 pa

Salary

£65,000 – £90,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Director
Education
Degree
Posted
22 May 2026 (Last week)

Associate Director, Toxicology

Warrington | Site-Based

Talentmark is supporting a leading scientific services organisation in the search for an 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 operational 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:

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

Strong leadership and people management experience.

Degree in Toxicology or a related scientific discipline.

Knowledge of international quality systems and regulatory standards.

Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.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.

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