Head of Toxicology Group Regulatory Affairs

DSM; Kaiseraugst; Vor Ort; CHF 130’000 - 180’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global company seeks a Head of Toxicology Group to provide scientific and strategic leadership in Regulatory Affairs. The role entails ensuring product safety, managing compliance, and guiding innovation through toxicological expertise. Ideal candidates will possess at least an MS in Toxicology or a PhD, with over 15 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing complex projects and regulatory relationships.

Leistungen

Supportive company culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Focus on well-being

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in Toxicology, Regulatory and Compliance roles.
• Exceptional people leadership skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to drive change.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership and develop global toxicology strategy.
• Lead risk assessment and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Represent the company in engagements with regulators and external stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Toxicology Expertise

Strategic Thinking

Regulatory Knowledge

Scientific Communication

Ausbildung

MS in Toxicology or PhD

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Toxicology Group Regulatory Affairs

Location: Kaiseraugst or Geneva in Switzerland or Delft in The Netherlands.

Strategic and scientific thought leadership of the Toxicology Group within Regulatory Affairs/Science & Research (S&R) of dsm-firmenich. This role ensures product, environmental and human safety, scientific advancement, exceptional customer engagement and strong support to S&R and Business Units on innovation as well as business continuity, thereby delivering a clear competitive advantage and contributing to business growth and reputation.

Your key responsibilities:

Strategic leadership:

• Provide toxicology thought leadership and develop/implement the global toxicology strategy in alignment with S&R, BUs and regulatory objectives. Serve as the primary toxicology expert for executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the success of Regulatory Affairs as a member of its leadership team.

Scientific leadership:

• Lead risk assessment, management and mitigation strategies for innovation projects and existing products.
• Ensure scientific rigor and regulatory compliance in all safety assessments.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends in scientific developments in toxicology; enhance scientific advancement with publications in peer-reviewed journals, share knowledge internally and externally.

Regulatory support:

• Responsible for overall safety testing strategies and their compliance with regulatory requirements.

Team & Budget Management:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of toxicologists and safety scientists. Ensure strong scientific expertise and capabilities. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the Group Toxicology budget and resource management to secure proper allocation according to BU priorities and needs.

External Engagement:

• Represent the company in key strategic meetings with regulatory authorities, customers, in external scientific committees, and registration consortia.
• Strategically build and maintain external and internal scientific networks (e.g., regulatory bodies, institutions, national & international toxicological societies), leverage external KOL with specific toxicological expertise and knowledge.

This role requires strong influential & managerial skills in contact with senior leadership and stakeholders in S&R, BUs, BU & Group Regulatory Affairs Leadership and BPs; Position is also required to develop/manage relationships with customers and other external bodies like scientific associations and governmental authorities.

We offer:

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
• A firm belief that working together with our stakeholders and suppliers is the key to achieving great things
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You bring:

• Extensive experience in a variety of senior roles pertaining to Toxicology, Regulatory and Compliance, with a global scope, ideally in similar industries whether on sector or customer side. Well-connected in the industry.

• Educational level: at least MS in toxicology or PhD and 15+ years’ experience. Certification as toxicologist (ERT or DABT).

• Exceptional people leadership skills. Inspires, Influences and motivates others to perform, also in a matrix organization and people who do not directly report into the role. Provides and accepts feedback from others.
• Strong Business Acumen: Can enhance the competitive advantage that Regulatory brings.
• Transformational & progressive leader. Understands, and masters change management, understands and drives technology and automation for change. Fast learner & hands on driving simplicity and efficiency, politically savvy.
• Strong drive, especially in a transforming environment. Continuously looks for ways to improve & promote scientific and regulatory innovation and to simplify to gain efficiencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity

• Strategic thinking: Makes sense of complex data, trends and dynamics on a continually evolving basis, understands and anticipates potential impact these may have, and uses them to shape the direction of the business
• Delivering Results: Drives for improvement of business results and higher level of performance
• Influencing Collaboratively: Works effectively with peers, partners, and others who are not in the line of command
• Leading & Developing Teams: Focuses, aligns, and builds effective groups and develops long-term capabilities of others in the organization, and find satisfaction in influencing someone’s life or career

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

DEI and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.