Senior Toxicology Scientist – Flavor Safety & Innovation

IFF Netherlands; Hilversum; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional networks access

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

IFF seeks a senior toxicology expert to advance safety assessments for flavor ingredients and products. You will collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, and Product Stewardship teams to evaluate safety profiles across multiple regions and translate findings for internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes leveraging digital platforms and data tools to streamline toxicology workflows while maintaining rigorous scientific standards in a global, hybrid work environment in Hilversum or

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Risk Assessment, or a related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in toxicology or product safety.
• Ability to translate complex scientific data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Experience with computational toxicology or digital toxicology platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide toxicology and risk assessment expertise for flavor ingredients and products across global markets.
• Evaluate safety profiles of new flavor ingredients and technologies during development.
• Design and coordinate testing strategies to support ingredient approvals and substantiation.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Advanced toxicology

Risk assessment

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

MSc/PhD in Toxicology or related

Job description

IFF seeks a senior toxicology expert to advance safety assessments for flavor ingredients and products. You will collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, and Product Stewardship teams to evaluate safety profiles across multiple regions and translate findings for internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes leveraging digital platforms and data tools to streamline toxicology workflows while maintaining rigorous scientific standards in a global, hybrid work environment in Hilversum or