IFF · 2 days ago
Senior Lead Scientist, Toxicology
Wilmington, DE
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expIFF is a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, dedicated to sustainable, life-enhancing technologies. The Senior Lead Scientist, Toxicology will be responsible for mammalian toxicology and risk assessment support for various Health and Bioscience product lines, collaborating closely with different functions to ensure regulatory compliance and product safety.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for mammalian toxicology and risk assessment support of the various Health and Bioscience product lines (Bioengineered polymers, dietary supplements, probiotics, and Home and Personal Care) used across numerous markets through close cooperation with different functions, including commercial, marketing, and R&D
Review new and existing products and processes, as well as develop recommendations on required and appropriate toxicology data collection and research
Interface with business R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial/Marketing functions to define appropriate information needed based on business plans and development opportunities
Develop toxicology testing plans to support registrations or defense of products
Compose toxicology sections of regulatory dossiers, e.g., novel foods, GRAS, etc
Provide advice and testing strategy for global chemical regulatory requirements (i.e., EU REACH, USEPA FIFRA/TSCA, Canadian PMRA/DSL, and recent China and Korea programs) for purposes of product testing and registration
Translate complex toxicological information into recommendations and clear messages for a wide range of scientific to non-scientific audiences
Provide issue management support for products and substances across key external stakeholder groups through active participation in trade associations and via advocacy with governmental agencies
Represent the company on multiple trade associations e.g., ACI, AISE, ETA, AMFEP, IFAC, IAFNS, etc
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Toxicology (or equivalent), ideally with 10+ years of relevant experience, including expertise in EU REACH registrations
Strong knowledge of risk assessment procedures, toxicology testing methodologies, chemical control legislation, and hazard classification
Ability to function in a commercial environment with tight deadlines
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage rapidly changing work assignments
Strong project management skills and ability manage multiple projects simultaneously
Self-starter and team player with the ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams to address regulatory and safety challenges
Excellent written and oral communications skills, with fluency in English
Willingness to travel as required
Preferred
Good knowledge of organic and polymer chemistry is preferred
Experience or practical knowledge in an industry sector (e.g. Health, Personal Care) is a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Training opportunities
Learning and development programs
Company
IFF
At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
J. Erik Fyrwald
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Deveau
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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