Senior Director -Project Toxicologist - Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences

About the Company

Requirements

• ● Excellent scientist with a PhD and/or DABT in Biology, Toxicology, Pharmacology or related field, a strong scientific track record, and a willingness to challenge conventional thinking.
• ● Extensive experience working as a Project Toxicologist across different therapy areas within the pharmaceutical/biotech project environment delivering pre-clinical toxicology packages and successful marketing for a range of modalities which should include small molecules, peptides and oligonucleotides.
• ● A collaborative, team-oriented approach, able to solve problems in a goal-focused fashion with capacity to coordinate tasks across multiple projects. A proven track record as a successful coach/mentor of others.
• ● Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and influencing skills across levels/subject areas with a strong desire to drive personal development.
• ● When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
• ● Why AstraZeneca
• ● At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
• ● What is next
• ● We welcome your application, including CV and cover letter, no later than September 8th, 2026. Please combine your cover letter and CV into a single document before uploading.
• ● Date Posted 25-Aug-2026
• ● Closing Date 08-Sept-2026