Senior Director Project Toxicologist Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences

Are you passionate about working for a global health care company who truly puts patients first andwouldlike to apply your toxicologyexpertisein a company that is accelerating innovative science and turns ideas into life changing medicines

AstraZeneca discovers and develops medicines in our core areas of Oncology Respiratory and Immunology Microbial Sciences and Cardiovascular Renal and Metabolic Disease.

We are looking to recruit atalentedSenior ProjectToxicologistwho has prior experience oflate stageclinical development and global marketinginto ourRegulatory Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology this role youwill work as aProjectToxicologist oncompounds in late clinical developmentandmarketed productsin multiple therapy collaboration with colleagues across our R&D organization you willdevelop and executeglobalregulatory toxicology strategiesplayinga key role indeliveringnew medicines to a Senior ProjectToxicologistyou willuse your priorexperience of successful marketingtocoachothers through themarketingandregulatory defence role will be based atour vibrant R&D sitein Gothenburg Sweden.

Job responsibilities include:

• Asacore member oftheproject teamyou willdesign regulatorytoxicology strategies to assess and mitigate safety risksdeliveringprojects to successful global of non-clinical safetyexpertiseto support established brands.

• Communicate clear positions on integrated risk assessments including informing decision-making governance bodies andauthor/defendclinical trial and marketingapplications

• Coach others through the process of global marketing applications and regulatory defence

• Maintainexpertisein regulatory requirements and preclinical safety approaches.

• Conductspecialist non-clinicalsafetyevaluation of in-licensing opportunities.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Excellent scientist with a PhDand/or DABTinBiologyToxicology Pharmacologyorrelated field a strong scientifictrack record and a willingness to challenge conventional thinking.

• Extensive experience working as a Project Toxicologistacross different therapy areaswithin the pharmaceutical/biotech project environmentdelivering pre-clinicaltoxicology packagesand successful marketingfor a range of modalities whichshouldinclude small moleculespeptidesand oligonucleotides.

• A collaborative team-oriented approach able to solve problems in a goal-focused fashion with capacity to coordinate tasks across multiple projects.A proventrack recordas a successful coach/mentor of others.

• Excellent communication presentation interpersonal and influencing skills across levels/subject areas withastrong desireto drive personal development.

• Experience anddesireto work with teams across geographies including awareness of inclusion and diversity. Adopting a working style that is inclusive and collegiate contributing to our Great Place to Workobjectives.

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
At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres 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. Were 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.

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