Head of Toxicology

People and Culture Administrator at Lhasa Limited

Salary & Benefits

From £80,000 plus generous benefits package, including:

• 34 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays)
• Generous pension plan
• Hybrid working
• Health care cash back
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted gym and retail benefits
• 3 x life insurance
• Employee advice line
• Free onsite car parking

Location

Lhasa Limited, Granary Wharf House, 2 Canal Wharf, Leeds LS11 5PS
. We support hybrid working with a typical week involving 2 days in the office.

About Lhasa Limited

Lhasa Limited is a not-for-profit scientific software company dedicated to improving human health through innovative solutions for chemical safety assessment. For over 40 years, we’ve been at the forefront of developing decision support systems and leading data-sharing initiatives that help scientists make better decisions about chemical safety.

Summary of the role

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Toxicology to join our science team, reporting directly to the Director of Science. This is a pivotal role that will shape our scientific direction and impact across the toxicology landscape. As a senior leader, you will drive our toxicology strategy, represent Lhasa externally, and lead a talented team of scientists working on predictive toxicology solutions.

This role requires someone who can seamlessly bridge the gap between the scientific world of toxicology and the technical world of software development, ensuring that the company’s products truly meet the needs of Lhasa’s members while remaining scientifically sound and regulatorily compliant.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Leadership

• Provide expert toxicological guidance across all relevant Lhasa products and services.
• Drive scientific strategy for product development and enhancement in various toxicology domains.
• Stay current in scientific advances, methodologies and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to our scientific publications and presentations at international conferences.
• Develop and validate scientific approaches that can be implemented in software solutions.
• Ensure scientific accuracy of all toxicology-related content in the software.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of toxicologists.

Qualifications and Experience

• PhD or equivalent experience in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in toxicology with a track record of scientific excellence.
• Demonstrated expertise in NAMs and alternative testing strategies.
• Leadership experience managing scientific teams.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for chemical safety assessment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts.

Why Join Lhasa Limited?

• Purpose-Driven Work:
  Contribute to safer chemicals and medicines.
• Scientific Impact:
  Shape the future of computational toxicology.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Work within a not-for-profit that values sharing knowledge.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Benefit from our supportive work environment and flexible working arrangements.

Ready to lead Lhasa’s Toxicology Team?

If you share our vision and want to lead a team making significant contributions to this field, we want to hear from you.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Science

Software Development