Non-Clinical Toxicology Manager
Job Summary
This role is based in Barcelona with an on-site commitment of three days a week. Fluency in English is required.
Join us at Alexion AstraZenecas Rare Disease division as a Non-Clinical this role you will be a key component of the non-clinical team working synergistically with the global project team regulatory affairs and clinical team as the expert in early stages of drug development. This role may require working across projects and diseases
Your key accountabilities will be to support our programs bringing your scientific and technical expertise to the teams to ensure the success of preclinical development programs. The right candidate will be a critical thinker that brings technical expertise and enthusiasm for the company along with a deep scientific collaboration with our partners (CROs) you will oversee the design implementation management and reporting of pre-clinical studies: pharmacokinetics general toxicology reproduction toxicology genotoxicity carcinogenicity safety pharmacology.
In detail:
Assist in selecting partners to conduct studies with regards to the expertise quality cost and time aspects.
Act as the privileged contact with CROs for contracts invoices study setup monitoring onsite visit and reporting.
Identify and resolve scientific technical logistical or quality issues related to studies.
Ensure that studies comply with regulatory and quality requirements.
Review analyze and interpret the data coordinate report review and finalization with highest quality standards.
Summarize communicate and promote results to the project teams and management.
Coordinate activities with other departments (finances CMC bioanalysis regulatory).
Closely monitor technological and regulatory developments in your field of expertise.
PharmD VetD masters degree in biology animal sciences toxicology or related fields.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a toxicology study director/monitor in pharma biotech or CRO setting.
Expertise in management of nonclinical studies including the fundamentals of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and data interpretation of nonclinical studies.
Ensure successful study execution within allocated budgets and timelines.
Good interpersonal and communication skills with ability to relate to both internal and external stakeholders.
Good organizational planning and project management skills attention to detail.
Good English proficiency (written and spoken) as it is a daily working.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were 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: Here proximity to patients is realwe engage with individuals and families living with rare conditions to ensure our science serves their most pressing needs. You will experience the agility of a biotech environment backed by the reach resources and scientific depth of a global organization. We bring together diverse experts to solve complex problems quickly valuing kindness alongside ambition and empowering you to test ideas learn fast and see your impact in the advancement of first-in-class and best-in-class medicines.
Call to Action: If you are ready to turn nonclinical evidence into decisive progress for patients and help steer pioneering programs with clarity and speed take the next step and join us to make your science count.
Date Posted
20-ago-2026Closing Date
02-sept-2026Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment training compensation promotion and other terms and conditions of employment based on race color religion creed or lackthereof sex sexualorientation age ancestry national origin ethnicity citizenship status marital statuspregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) parental status (including adoption or surrogacy) military status protected veteran status disability medical condition gender identity or expression genetic information mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin aninteractive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation please contact . Alexion participates in E-Verify.
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Manager
About Company
Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing therapies for people living with rare disorders.