Head of Exploratory Toxicology

Head of Exploratory Toxicology

Would you like to lead an experienced scientific team at the interface of drug discovery and non-clinical safety? Help shape early safety strategies and build capabilities that support Lundbeck's next generation of treatments for brain disorders.

Your new role

You will lead the Exploratory Toxicology department within the Drug Safety division in Non-Clinical Safety Research, setting priorities and ensuring that the department provides timely, scientifically robust input to discovery and early development programmes. You will oversee people, resources and laboratory capabilities while fostering the professional development of scientists and technical colleagues. Working closely with research project teams and leaders, you will guide the identification, evaluation and mitigation of target- and compound-related safety liabilities and contribute to research portfolio and stage-gate decisions. You will drive scientific development in investigative and predictive toxicology, including new approach methodologies (NAMs), data-enabled approaches and new therapeutic modalities. The role offers opportunities to shape strategy, collaborate across functions and engage with external scientific partners.

Your future team

Exploratory Toxicology brings together project-facing toxicologists and laboratory-based colleagues. The department consists of 5 academics and 5 laboratory technicians and has own excellent in-house laboratory facilities supporting all levels of work from primary cells to conscious animals, including cardiovascular, pathology and clinical chemistry laboratories. We support a broad portfolio of research projects across a range of therapeutic modalities and contribute to the evaluation of external innovation opportunities. Our work combines mechanistic investigation with pragmatic, evidence-based recommendations, and we value open scientific dialogue, mutual trust and shared responsibility. As leader, you will build on this expertise while creating a supportive environment where colleagues can develop and contribute.

The position is based in the Lundbeck headquarters in Copenhagen (Valby), Denmark.

What you bring to the team

You combine a strong scientific foundation with an inclusive leadership style. We expect that you bring:

• A degree in toxicology, pharmacology, veterinary or biomedical sciences or related discipline, together with substantial experience in nonclinical safety and drug discovery.
• Experience in leading and developing scientific teams, with strong management and organizational skills, sound judgement in prioritization, resource planning, and ensuring scientific quality. Experience from a similar leadership role within the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• The ability to translate complex toxicological evidence into clear, balanced recommendations for multidisciplinary project teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, and an interest in advancing scientific methods and supporting emerging therapeutic modalities.
• A personality that contributes to a positive social atmosphere and pleasant working environment.
• A firm knowledge of CNS diseases – this is not essential but will be considered as an advantage.

Our promise to you

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion .

Annual base salary range: 1 005 000 - 1 381 600 DKK gross

At Lundbeck, we are committed to fair and transparent pay. The final base salary within the stated range will be determined based on relevant qualifications, experience, skills, competencies and level of proficiency, while ensuring internal pay equity.