Director Regulatory Toxicology

About Verdeya

Verdeya is pioneering a scientific and responsible, long-term approach to cannabinoids, harnessing nature to address unmet medical and wellbeing needs. With a patient and consumer-first mindset, we develop and commercialize best-in-class medical and non-recreational cannabinoid products. 

We are doing this by combining scientific strength, world-class technical expertise, and data-driven insights. 

We are committed to working with others to create consistent, high standards for cannabinoid quality, safety, and predictability. Our people are dedicated, experienced scientists and industry experts, all passionate about unlocking the medical and wellbeing potential of cannabinoids to improve patient and consumer lives.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to lead regulatory toxicology for our Innovation Centre and play a pivotal role in shaping the science behind our Health and Wellness portfolio.

As Director, Regulatory Toxicology, you will work closely with Scientific Innovation leadership and guide a team dedicated to ensuring robust, accountable science in a rapidly evolving market.

Unlike traditional pharma toxicology roles, this position demands the ability to adapt to nuanced and nascent regulatory spaces. You will be instrumental in building value propositions and supporting early-stage product concepts with rigorous toxicological science.

You’ll bring deep expertise in drug development, regulatory frameworks, and preclinical study oversight, balancing safety and efficacy considerations. 

Your Responsibilities

Prepare complex toxicological risk and hazard assessments for innovative botanical drugs and consumer products, including ADE/PDE determination and safety risk evaluation using in vitro, in vivo, and in-silico approaches.

Interpret preclinical studies to assess safety pharmacology, mutagenic/genotoxic, and carcinogenic properties of oral and inhalable botanical products.
Plan, organise, and supervise preclinical programmes (e.g., inhalation toxicity, PD/PK, genotoxicity, reproductive and embryotoxicity) in line with regulatory standards and timelines.

Drive functional area development and implement new methodologies and techniques.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Scientific Innovation, Product Development, Clinical) and manage third-party CROs for toxicity and efficacy testing.

Does This Sound Like You?

We’re looking for someone exceptional—beyond traditional pharma toxicology experience—with the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes:

Academic credentials: Master’s degree in life sciences (pharmacy, biochemistry, medicine, biology, veterinary) is essential; PhD strongly preferred.

Professional certifications: ERT (European Registered Toxicologist) or DABT (Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology) strongly desirable.

Industrial expertise: Proven experience in toxicological risk assessments of natural products or biopharmaceuticals, with demonstrable success in preclinical study oversight.

Regulatory mastery: Deep understanding of drug development and commercialisation processes, regulatory frameworks, and study design methodology.

Strategic leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams and working in matrix organisations; ability to influence and drive agendas globally.
Mindset: Strategic thinker with attention to detail, high-quality standards, and a strong compliance orientation. Positive, solution-focused, and resilient under pressure.

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