Director, Toxicology

Director of Toxicology

The Director of Toxicology is the scientific leader for the site and serves as a mentor and manager for a group of Study Directors overseeing general toxicology and safety pharmacology studies.

• Review protocols, SOPs, data, and reports; distribute workload appropriately within the team.
• Represent Inotiv in meetings with clients as a subject‑matter expert, communicating capabilities and experience.
• Work closely with the corporate Executive Director of Toxicology to ensure harmonization of deliverables to clients across multiple sites and lead change management when necessary.
• Supervise assigned Study Directors, assigning personnel to specific studies/projects, reviewing weekly workload, conducting peer reviews, approving interpretation of study data and final reports, overseeing job performance, coordinating training and professional development, and performing performance management (evaluations, training, hiring, dismissal decisions, and time‑sheet approval).
• Serve as a Study Director and/or in a technical capacity in general toxicology as required.
• Recognize potential training needs, coordinate implementation, and review and develop new procedures, technologies, and SOPs.
• Serve as a professional resource to other departments; prepare manuscripts and present at scientific meetings.
• Act as an expert resource to the business development staff during proposal preparation.

• Adherence to laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Adherence to applicable company policies and guidelines.
• Adherence to federal and/or local regulations.
• Perform job functions in accordance with departmental and corporate mission.

• Attend continuing education courses, as appropriate.
• Maintain active involvement in professional toxicology organizations.
• Be knowledgeable in regulatory requirements.
• Participate in other special projects and duties as assigned.

• Ability to accurately interpret and communicate scientific and organizational information with internal and external clients.
• Ability to effectively interact with clients and regulatory personnel.
• Ability to produce high‑quality data while working under strict deadlines.
• Availability for weekend and holiday work as required.
• Experience with work that requires entrance into vivarium areas and demonstrates immunological tolerance.
• Must pass an annual physical and use additional personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

• Doctoral degree and D.A.B.T. certification required.
• Five years’ experience in general toxicology, pharmacology and/or related field.
• Excellent skills in basic computer applications (email, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred experience managing a team and prior publications.
• Ability to work independently and participate in multiple pre‑clinical research studies concurrently.

Extended computer and display screen usage; ability to push, pull, and lift unassisted; stand or walk for extended periods; fine manipulation of tools and controls; read and interpret materials; verbally communicate and hear as required.

Base salary range: $120,200 to $175,000, dependent on qualifications. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) participation with company match, and other company‑sponsored programs.

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.