Hybrid Director, Occupational Toxicology

at AstraZeneca

• Job title: Director, Occupational Toxicology
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $143,617 - $215,426 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Gaithersburg, United States

About the role

• Director of Occupational Toxicology at AstraZeneca leading safety and health strategies globally. Overseeing toxicology assessments and regulatory compliance while managing global expert teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of global experts supporting the business with problem-solving in all aspects of occupational toxicology and hazard/risk assessments
• Oversee the AZ Global Panel for OEL/PDE to ensure the achievement of near-term deliverables and strategy to meet long-term business demands
• Establish health-based exposure limits and author documentation for regulatory compliance, including Permitted Daily Exposures (PDEs) to support product quality and worker health and safety activities
• Provide toxicology support for nonclinical safety assessment groups with requests from project teams, development, and toxicology leads
• Prepare toxicology assessments in support of health hazard classification for Safety Data Sheets according to GHS and CLP, and Dangerous Goods to support worker safety as well as general public in support of chemical notification/registration
• Implement robust risk management processes to support health hazard assessment for employees handling proprietary and non-proprietary chemicals used in the production of medicinal products
• Manage occupational testing programs in compliance with evolving global and company regulations and guidance
• Provide technical and scientific support for setting limits for releases into the aquatic environment
• Maintain toxicological expertise relevant to nonclinical safety of drugs, occupational health, and product quality risk

Requirements

• PhD in toxicology or related biomedical science field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ yrs experience in senior strategic Safety, Health and Environment covering roles in both Pharmaceutical and Biologic businesses
• Proven proficiency in technical science writing, specifically in regard to chemical monographs for risk assessment
• Experience in both occupational (e.g. worker exposure) and quality (e.g., patient safety) toxicology assessments
• Familiar with regulations and guidelines for both worker and patient safety
• Applied, working knowledge of the general principles, practices, and procedures of multiple facets including pharmacology, toxicology, biology, and chemistry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as proven negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal leadership skills
• Significant experience in people management and networking in a matrix organization
• Ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully, to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective organizational relationships

Benefits

• Qualified retirement programs
• Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term incentive bonuses
• Equity-based awards for salaried roles