Job Summary

Do you have significant expertise in Toxicology and Pathology, and a passion for line management and leadership?

Would you like to apply your expertise to lead and direct a multi-disciplinary function, forming and implementing innovative strategy effectively?

Have you got the desire to improve health and lives?

Charles River Laboratories are excited to be recruiting for a Senior Director of Toxicology and Pathology for our Safety Assessment site in Tranent, Edinburgh on a full time, permanent basis reporting to the site’s General Manager. 

The Senior Director of Toxicology and Pathology will be site based and you will join as a key part of the Site Leadership Team of the overall Edinburgh site. With experienced managers reporting directly to you, you will lead a team of over 70 toxicology and pathology professionals working across the disciplines of toxicology and pathology, including General Toxicology studies, Safety Pharmacology, Inhalation, Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology and In Vitro Toxicology, all who are responsible for the study management and reporting of safety assessment studies for Charles River. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced toxicologist or pathologist looking for their next step in management and to lead the development and implementation of the strategic and tactical plan for this division.

About the opportunity: 
As an expert in this field, you will utilise a deep understanding of highly regulated safety assessment studies within the pharmaceutical industry to anticipate, shape and respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders to deliver a successful outcome for all parties. 

Other Responsibilities:

•    You will set the scientific direction and standards of the division.  This will include meeting with clients, representing the company at scientific meetings or on industry working parties, liaising with your peers at other global Charles River sites.

•    Your experience and scientific knowledge will bring an independence of thought that will allow you to suggest fresh approaches and improvements both at the Edinburgh facility and in association with global colleagues.

•    To act as the Edinburgh Leadership Team representative for Toxicology and Pathology and be line manager for the Directors and other managers in the Toxicology and Pathology Groups.  This will involve working closely with them to review recruitment, expenditure proposals, to approve sales plans, expense claims etc.

•    To liaise with the Edinburgh Senior Leadership Team to ensure consistent decision-making and co-ordinate activities across the Edinburgh site.

•    Responsible for testing facility management duties as delegated by the General Manager regarding Edinburgh toxicology and pathology operations.

•    To ensure that all sales and marketing activity for the Toxicology and Pathology Groups are planned and implemented and that this is reviewed regularly to ensure that it is consistent with divisional and corporate objectives.

•    To assist the General Manager and Finance Director to review and decide with department managers on realistic yet challenging budgets for the Toxicology Group departments and monitor performance against target.

•    To ensure the conduct and completion of studies in the Toxicology and Pathology Groups to a high-quality standard, by the application of sound scientific method and proper control procedures.

•    To achieve effective use of staff and resources within the Toxicology and Pathology Groups and to ensure staff are well motivated, work efficiently, obtain job satisfaction and produce high quality work.  Also to ensure that Customer Care is given top priority in the services provided.

•    To prepare long range plans for Toxicology and Pathology Groups and to determine future areas of activity for the Toxicology and Pathology Groups.

•    To strive to maintain constructive relationships between the departments in the Toxicology and Pathology Groups and other related departments and Divisions within Safety Assessment.

•    As a member of the Leadership Team, you will have an important role in the overall management of the site, ensuring its ongoing and future success.

What We Offer You:

•    A very comprehensive benefits package from day one, including a competitive pension contribution, private medical for you (and can add family members), bonus and more!
•    Global opportunities and strong career progression.
•    The chance to work on several varied projects and liaise globally and nationally with other business areas.
•    To be able make a difference to health and wellbeing of people.
•    To continue your own career growth.
•    Life Assurance.
•    Well-being support and initiatives.

Profile and Requirements

About you: 

You will be a graduate most likely with a higher degree, a relevant qualification in toxicology or pathology is highly desirable. You will have shown your commitment to personal professional development. Professional memberships, certification and qualification in relevant topics in toxicology, pathology and/or management are highly desired. 

Already highly experienced in regulatory safety assessment, you will have a wide knowledge of the pharmaceutical and/or agrochemical industry sectors that will enable you understand the customers’ needs and a track record demonstrating the ability to influence others to deliver excellent execution.

Skills and Experience:

•    Educated to a higher degree within a relevant discipline area (toxicology or pathology) 

•    Significant industrial experience working on safety assessment studies from a toxicology or pathology perspective is essential, additional CRO/Biotech experience is preferred.  

•    Demonstrable line management experience, particularly within a matrix function across different scientific disciplines. Additional experience of managing managers is also essential to this role. 

•    Proven business and commercial acumen, with forward facing experience liaising and networking with clients and other key stakeholders required.