Head of R&D (Toxicology)

My client is a well-established scientific company specialising in drug, alcohol, DNA and health testing. They are currently looking for a new addition to the team to head up the R&D function of the toxicology function.

The role in a nutshell;

To deliver a pipeline of scientific projects in support of the company’s commercial strategy. You#39&ll be working with techniques of immunoassay, LLE, SLE, and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS-MS), QTOF, to a legally defensible standard.

In addition, you#39&ll be supporting the maintenance of ISO 17025, ISO 9001, Lab 51, RISQS and other external accreditations by optimising the team’s quality of science.

Responsibilities;

* Developing and driving through a pipeline of scientific projects- commercial and method development, which support achievement of the company’s overall direction

* Lead a team of scientists to deliver projects

* Recruitment, training, and development of the team of scientists to produce a resilient team skilled to meet demands

* Full line management responsibility for the technical team, including appraisals, performance and absence management etc

* Gain an understanding competitor capability, and identifying future opportunities in the sector

* Keep abreast of new and emerging products available on the market, whether scientific equipment, software, etc, which could be used to improve efficiency or effectiveness or develop new services

* Involvement in external expert toxicology groups and attendance at relevant conferences

* Responsible for tracking and monitoring rework rates and identification of improvements to reduce these, reporting the KPIs to the Head of Toxicology

* Embed a culture of Continuous Improvement and drive implementation of changes

* Investigate Technical quality incidents and near misses, liaising with other teams where necessary

Experience sought;

* Expertise in toxicology
* Solid experience in a method development or R&D management role
* Project management experience, able to use project tools and produce and monitor progress against plans
* Dynamic, able to drive through deliverables in the timescales required by the business
* Organised, able to juggle multiple competing demands
* Experience in an ISO 17025 environment and ideally experience of RISQS accreditation
* Up to date with industry and market development
* Takes ownership of issues and problems
* Able to manage change effectively in a highly dynamic environment
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

What#39&s on offer;

* Very competitive package with relocation expenses considered
* Hybrid working option
* Part-time and full-time hours considered
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Pension scheme
* Medical cash plan
* Employee assistance programme
* On-going training and development
* Free on-site parking