Cosmetic Toxicologist — Safety, Regulation & Innovation

Henkel Corporation; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Financial

Family Support

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel Corporation's Consumer Brands unit is seeking a Toxicologist to lead safety and regulatory reviews for cosmetics, guiding ingredient selection from development to launch and post-market stewardship.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master's in Toxicology, excels at clear scientific communication, collaborates across functions and geographies, and is eager to lead with evidence-based risk assessment and process improvements.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master in Toxicology.
• Regulatory knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills across audiences.
• Ability to explain complex toxicology clearly to technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong collaboration across diverse backgrounds and geographies.
• Eager to learn and lead in risk assessment

Responsibilities

• Review safety and toxicology of Henkel cosmetics during product development and post-market.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Regulatory Affairs and Consumer Technical Insights.
• Liaise with external regulatory bodies and consultants.
• Apply Next Generation Risk Assessment principles to risk evaluation.
• Represent Henkel in toxicology societies and industry groups.
• Ensure formulations are evaluated with science-based approaches for safety and innovation

Skills

Excellent communication

Clear scientific communication

Collaborative

Critical thinking

Lead and learn

Education

PhD or Master in Toxicology

Job description

Henkel Corporation's Consumer Brands unit is seeking a Toxicologist to lead safety and regulatory reviews for cosmetics, guiding ingredient selection from development to launch and post-market stewardship.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master's in Toxicology, excels at clear scientific communication, collaborates across functions and geographies, and is eager to lead with evidence-based risk assessment and process improvements.