Givaudan · 5 hours ago
Scientific Director
East Hanover, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $195K/yr
10+ years expGivaudan is a global leader in the creation of flavors and fragrances, dedicated to enhancing the beauty of human experience. As a Scientific Director in Product Safety, you will lead the implementation of safety policies and procedures for cosmetic ingredients and products, ensuring compliance across various global markets while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a global expert on cosmetic product safety, ensuring compliance and market access across Europe, USA, China, and Latin America
Demonstrate broad business thinking combined with excellence in safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients
Lead product safety reviews and risk assessments for new and existing ingredients and finished products during concept and adoption stages, ensuring compliance with international safety and legal requirements
Communicate risks and recommendations effectively in cross-functional settings, influencing key decisions across R&D, Regulatory, S&T, Product Development, and Marketing
Monitor global safety and regulatory trends, translating emerging requirements into company policies and proactive strategies
Manage the Active Beauty ingredient safety testing program, including claim substantiation, lab/vendor oversight, KPI monitoring, and consultant management (cost, quality, turnaround time)
Support investigation of in-market issues through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions
Represent Givaudan externally in trade associations, contributing to industry discussions and sharing safety/regulatory intelligence internally
Partner with the Regulatory team to evaluate business impacts and support portfolio evolution globally
Lead cross-functional initiatives to obtain toxicology or regulatory data, supporting registration and commercialization
Qualification
Required
PhD required in Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related discipline
Minimum 10-12 years of relevant industry experience in product safety or relevant scientific area
Extensive and recognized technical expertise in safety assessment and registration program
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and toxicological principles across global markets
Experience managing external labs, consultants, or vendors
Advanced knowledge of database management and digital systems for safety documentation
Familiarity with digital fundamentals (AI, phyton, machine learning a plus)
Fluent in English (spoken and written); French a strong plus
Benefits
Healthcare Plan:
Medical
Dental
Vision
High matching 401k plan
Vacation days
Company
Givaudan
Givaudan develops and manufactures products across fragrance & beauty and taste & wellbeing.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$581.65M2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $581.65M
2003-03-14IPO
Leadership Team
Gilles Andrier
CEO
Stewart Harris
Group CFO
Recent News
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