Associate Director of Toxicology in Warrington

This is a senior, diverse and challenging leadership role. The role holder will support Directors in the delivery and improvement of high quality and timely forensic toxicology services to the UK Criminal Justice System. They will have oversight and senior management responsibility across all toxicology operations, research and development teams. They will be responsible for supporting Directors in developing and delivering the company Strategic Plan for toxicology services.

Responsibilities

Provide exemplary, local leadership and direction to the toxicology team and the wider Warrington team

Work closely with Directors to develop and maintain the Strategic Plan and quality improvement roadmap for toxicology. Deliver corporate objectives in line with business strategy

Horizon scan and harness new technologies including automation and AI capability to drive scientific endeavour, business efficiency and profitability

Work closely with the Quality and Compliance Team to ensure toxicology processes, quality control and quality assurance systems are fully documented and comply with international quality standards and the Forensic Science Regulator Code

Develop and implement the annual toxicology budget

and present detailed and robust business cases to facilitate access to capital expenditure for key projects

Working closely with colleagues in ICT and other business support functions to deliver timely and effective business solutions.

Ensure that toxicology projects are managed efficiently and effectively to achieve key business targets and commercial KPIs

Work with local managers and HR to devise and implement robust training and continuing professional development programmes

Where required, lead engagements with key stakeholders such as police customers, UKAS, Blue Light Commercial, Home Office and the Forensic Science Regulator

Work closely with key sub-contractors to ensure quality of service provision is maintained for clients

Represent Toxicology Team at corporate meetings, including the presentation of performance updates against key quality KPIs.

Personal Attributes

Requirements

Exceptional people and project leadership skills

High level of professional integrity, strong work ethic

Strategic and logical thinker focussed on providing robust but agile business solutions

Strong commercial acumen & track record

Quality driven with an excellent attention to detail

Customer focussed, flexible and proactive, willing to take on new tasks at short notice to support operational performance

Experience in management and delivery of technical projects

Able to devise and manage project budgets

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Outstanding communication skills, able to commune at all levels