Global Toxicology Manager

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Wieze; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA. is seeking a Global Toxicology Manager in Belgium to lead toxicology risk assessment, monitor regulatory and scientific developments, and strengthen our food safety program.

You will collaborate with global, regional, and local stakeholders to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance. The role drives continuous improvement of Barry Callebaut’s Food Safety Management System, develops tools and training, and oversees our contaminant surveillance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Food Science, Toxicology or related field is required.
• Advanced toxicology, food safety, biology, physiology, pharmacology, nutritional sciences, or related training is preferred; a PhD is an advantage.
• Board certification in Toxicology (e.g., ERT) is preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in a GFSI-certified food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and product safety risk assessment.
• Experience reviewing, interpreting, summarizing, and communicating scientific literature.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead screening of scientific and regulatory developments to identify emerging food safety risks related to ingredients, packaging materials, and products.
• Deliver toxicological risk assessments to support product development, incident management, crisis response, and business decisions.
• Build networks with scientific experts, industry associations, and external organizations to support food safety objectives.
• Develop databases, tools, and resources that strengthen food safety risk assessment capabilities.
• Create and deliver food safety training programs focused on toxicology, chemistry, product safety, and risk prevention.
• Contribute to global food safety standards, guidelines, and recommendations; monitor compliance and drive corrective actions.
• Own the global contaminant surveillance program, including sampling plans, trend analysis, reporting, and escalation of risks.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise on toxicology, product safety, and food chemical contaminant issues.
• Support issue management activities and lead cross-functional food safety projects when required.
• Collaborate with research institutions, regulatory agencies, and industry groups on emerging risks and new technologies.

Skills

Toxicology

Food Safety

Regulatory Knowledge

Data Analysis

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Master’s degree in Food Science or related field

PhD advantageous

Board certification in Toxicology (ERT) preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role

The Global Toxicology Manager is responsible for identifying and assessing food safety risks by monitoring the scientific and regulatory landscape and supporting the business in anticipating, preventing, and managing risks related to chemical contaminants. This role serves as the global subject-matter expert in toxicology and chemical contaminants, partnering with global, regional, and local stakeholders to ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and business continuity. The position also drives emerging risk assessment, risk communication, and continuous improvement of Barry Callebaut’s Food Safety Management System.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead the screening of scientific and regulatory developments to identify emerging food safety risks related to ingredients, packaging materials, and products.
• Deliver toxicological risk assessments to support product development, incident management, crisis response, and business decision-making.
• Build and maintain networks with scientific experts, industry associations, and external organizations to support food safety objectives.
• Develop databases, tools, and resources that strengthen food safety risk assessment capabilities.
• Create and deliver food safety training programs focused on toxicology, chemistry, product safety, and risk prevention.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of global food safety standards, guidelines, and recommendations.
• Monitor compliance against Barry Callebaut food safety standards and drive corrective actions where gaps are identified.
• Own the global contaminant surveillance program, including sampling plans, trend analysis, reporting, and escalation of risks.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise on toxicology, product safety, and food chemical contaminant issues.
• Support issue management activities and lead cross-functional food safety projects when required.
• Collaborate with research institutions, regulatory agencies, and industry groups on emerging risks and new technologies.

About You

• Master’s degree in Food Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology, or a related scientific discipline is required.
• Advanced education in toxicology, food safety, biology, physiology, pharmacology, nutritional sciences, or related fields is required; a PhD is an advantage.
• Board certification in Toxicology (e.g., ERT) is preferred.
• Experience in chemical toxicological risk assessment within an industrial environment is required.
• 7–10 years of experience within a GFSI-certified food manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and product safety risk assessment is required.
• Experience reviewing, interpreting, summarizing, and communicating scientific literature is required.
• Knowledge of new toxicological risk assessment methodologies, including computational and in vitro approaches, is preferred.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills are required.
• Experience working with customers, auditors, regulatory agencies, audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement programs is preferred.
• Advanced data analysis skills, including Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, are required.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% is required.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.