Director, Project Toxicologist, Safety Sciences China

AstraZeneca • China, Shanghai • Posted June 30, 2026

Position Overview

At AstraZeneca, we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Our global Safety Sciences organization delivers innovative non-clinical safety science and toxicologyexpertiseto enable the discovery,developmentand registration of novel medicines. 

We areseekinga highly motivatedDirector, Project Toxicologist,to join ourSafety Sciences role willbring non-clinical safetyexpertiseand effectivediscovery and regulatorytoxicology strategies todelivernew candidate drugprojects(internally and/or with collaborators),ensuringlocalpreclinical safety input that integrates seamlessly into global development and submissions.

Youwillpartner withglobalcross-functional teams acrosstherapeutic areasand modalities(small molecules, radio-conjugates,immune-cell engagers,antibody–drug conjugates,peptides,etc).

Job description

  • Lead regulatory and investigative toxicology study design, developing strategies to predict, assess, and mitigate ta...