(Senior) Expert Human Toxicology (Fragrance, Flavor, Pharma, Aroma Molecules) - Remote

Symrise; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global supplier of fragrances and flavors is seeking a (Senior) Expert in Human Toxicology to coordinate projects on toxicological risk assessments for various products. This role involves strategic advice on human safety and working with cross-functional teams. An advanced degree in Life Sciences and expertise in risk assessments are required. The position is full-time and performed entirely remotely, fostering a culture of growth and transparency.

Leistungen

Open and transparent culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Expert knowledge in performing risk/safety assessments.
• Experience in chemical, cosmetic, food or healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of fragrance/cosmetics/pharma regulations.

Aufgaben

• Perform toxicological safety/risk assessments.
• Maintain databases of toxicity studies and assessments.
• Provide advice to Regulatory Affairs and Marketing.

Kenntnisse

Toxicological risk assessments

Project management

Fluent English

Effective communication

Ausbildung

Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in Life Sciences

Tools

QSARs

Exposure modelling

Jobbeschreibung

About Us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise - always inspiring more...

Your Role
We are looking for a (Senior) Expert (m/f/d) in Human Toxicology who will play a central role in coordinating cross-functional projects focused on the toxicological risk assessment of Fragrance, Aroma Molecules, Pharma and Flavor - guiding them from early development through to product marketing.

In this position, you will provide strategic advice on human safety to internal stakeholders and act as a subject matter expert for external customers using Symrise products.

Your key responsibilities:

• You perform toxicological safety/risk assessments.
• You perform toxicological information search and evaluation, study monitoring, QSAR predictions, and exposure estimation/modelling.
• You maintain databases of Symrise-owned toxicity studies and risk assessments.
• You support chemical notifications (e.g., REACH) and product-specific dossiers (e.g., SCCS submissions).
• You support the development and marketing of Symrise products and address customer requirements/issues.
• You provide advice on toxicological knowledge to Regulatory Affairs, Marketing & Sales, Research & Innovation, as well as to Symrise customers.
• You have the option to represent Symrise in respective organizations and their initiatives (e.g. RIFM - Research Institute of Fragrance Materials).

About You

• You hold an advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in Life Sciences such as Toxicology, Chemistry, Biology, or another relevant discipline.
• You have expert knowledge and practical expertise in performing risk/safety assessments.
• You have experience with toxicological risk/safety assessments within the chemical, cosmetic, food or healthcare industry, specialized service provider/consultancy or relevant health and safety authority.
• Having expertise in Regulatory Affairs is a plus.
• First experience with non-animal-based risk assessments (NAM & NGRA) is a plus.
• You demonstrate effective project management and coordination skills.
• You have relevant experience with the fragrance/cosmetics/pharma regulations (EU Cosmetic Directive, US FDA, SCCS, EMA) and/or chemical regulations (REACH, TSCA).
• You have knowledge in assessment tools (QSARs, read across, grouping, exposure modelling).
• You have a proven ability to interact effectively within a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team matrix environment, being an opinion leader.
• You demonstrate attention to detail and uphold high ethical standards in the workplace.
• You are fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills; additional German language skills are beneficial.

Our Offer
This is a full-time position performed entirely remotely, with the option of onsite onboarding.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.