Director of Occupational Toxicology developing strategies for global workplace health risk assessments. Leading a team in regulatory compliance and safety initiatives for AstraZeneca.
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
Degree in toxicology or related biomedical science field (or equivalent experience)
Professional Business Qualification/Certifications
Significant 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
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