Cosmetic Toxicologist - Safety & Regulatory Innovator

Henkel; Trumbull (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Financial benefits and bonus potential

Family Support and parental leave

Career Growth and training

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Toxicology Specialist within the Consumer Brands unit in the United States. You will lead safety reviews for cosmetics-focused products and collaborate with Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Consumer Technical Insights from early ingredient selection through launch and post-market stewardship.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or Master in Toxicology, with strong communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex toxicology concepts for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master in Toxicology required.
• Regulatory knowledge considered a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and clarity.
• Ability to translate toxicology concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong collaboration across teams and geographies.
• Critical thinker with solid scientific methods.
• Eager to learn and take on leadership tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and toxicological review of consumer products with focus on cosmetics.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Regulatory Affairs and Consumer Technical Insights from ingredient selection through product launch.
• Serve as liaison for regulatory affairs with external parties and consultants.
• Apply Next Generation Risk Assessment principles to cosmetic risk assessment practices.
• Represent Henkel in toxicology societies and industry groups.
• Develop science-based evaluation of formulations and new product applications.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to communicate complex toxic</

Strong collaborator

Critical thinker

Eager to learn and lead

Education

PhD or Master in Toxicology

Job description

Henkel is seeking a Toxicology Specialist within the Consumer Brands unit in the United States. You will lead safety reviews for cosmetics-focused products and collaborate with Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Consumer Technical Insights from early ingredient selection through launch and post-market stewardship.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or Master in Toxicology, with strong communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex toxicology concepts for diverse audiences.