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As the Director of Occupational Toxicology, you'll develop strategies and provide expert advice to ensure workplace health risk assessments meet scientific quality and compliance standards across the globe. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of occupational toxicology at AstraZeneca!\nAccountabilities:\nLead a team of global experts supporting the business with problem-solving in all aspects of occupational toxicology and hazard/risk assessments.\n\nOversee the AZ Global Panel for OEL/PDE to ensure the achievement of near-term deliverables and strategy to meet long-term business demands.\n\nEstablish 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.\n\nProvide toxicology support for nonclinical safety assessment groups with requests from project teams, development, and toxicology leads.\n\nPrepare 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.\n\nImplement robust risk management processes to support health hazard assessment for employees handling proprietary and non-proprietary chemicals used in the production of medicinal products.\n\nManage occupational testing programs in compliance with evolving global and company regulations and guidance.\n\nProvide technical and scientific support for setting limits for releases into the aquatic environment.\n\nMaintain toxicological expertise relevant to nonclinical safety of drugs, occupational health, and product quality risk.\n\nEssential Skills/Experience:\nPhD in toxicology or related biomedical science field required , in lieu of degree additional experience can be considered.\n\n10+ yrs experience in senior strategic Safety, Health and Environment covering roles in both Pharmaceutical and Biologic businesses.\n\nProven proficiency in technical science writing, specifically in regard to chemical monographs for risk assessment.\n\n**Must have experience in both occupational (e.g. worker exposure) and quality (e.g., patient safety) toxicology assessments.\n\nFamiliar with regulations and guidelines for both worker and patient safety\n\nApplied, working knowledge of the general principles, practices, and procedures of multiple facets including pharmacology, toxicology, biology, and chemistry.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills as well as proven negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal leadership skills.\n\nSignificant experience in people management and networking in a matrix organization.\n\nAbility to influence strategically and persuade tactfully, to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective organizational relationships.\n\nGood appreciation of SHE processes and policies, with senior management, consultancy or advisory experience in influencing strategy.\n\nDesirable Skills/Experience:\nPhD in toxicology or related biomedical science field.\n\nFamiliarity with the latest research and thinking in specialist areas.\n\nProfessional Business Qualification/Certifications\n\nWhen we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.\nAt AstraZeneca, we are committed to making a difference beyond patients by pioneering sustainability strategies. With a focus on delivering more medicines faster and more affordably, we thrive on innovation backed by investment and leadership. Join us as we turn molecules into medicines through cutting-edge science, digitalization, and sustainable practices.\nReady to make an impact? Apply now to join AstraZeneca's journey towards a healthier future!\nThe annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $ 143,617.60 - $215,426.40 USD Annual. 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