Director - Toxicology

coke; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Director of Toxicology based in Atlanta, GA. The role leads the global risk assessment program, develops novel toxicological approaches, and ensures safety of ingredients and products for their intended use. You will guide regulatory interactions and cross-functional teams across a diverse global environment.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Toxicology or related field, 2-3+ years in relevant toxicology roles, and ideally DABT certification.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in toxicology related roles in consumer product industry, contract labs, or consulting.
• Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pharmacology or related discipline required.
• Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT) preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in risk assessment and regulatory interaction.

Responsibilities

• Build understanding of toxicological issues affecting ingredients, packaging and crop protection technologies.
• Develop and deploy human safety risk assessments for ingredients and products.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to create scientific programs addressing global regulatory challenges.
• Share scientific expertise with external organizations to influence outcomes.
• Communicate risk assessment outcomes internally and with business partners.
• Contribute to evolution of risk assessment approaches to meet business needs.

Job description

Job Description Summary:

The Director - Toxicologist role reports into the Vice President of Risk Assessment and Ingredient Safety and is a critical member of the global team. The incumbent will develop and apply novel toxicological approaches to scientific challenges common across multi-disciplinary teams within the function. This individual will lead and evolve the Company’s approach to risk assessment and will develop programs to ensure the Company’s ingredients and products are safe for their intended use. This work will occur in a technically challenging and globally diverse business environment involving regulators, consumers, and other key stakeholders. This role must be based out of Atlanta, GA.

What You'll Do:

• Build an understanding of toxicological issues impacting the Company’s ingredients, packaging, and crop protection technologies.

• Assist in the development and deployment of human safety risk assessments for the Company’s ingredients and products, with an emphasis on applying novel and traditional approaches to toxicological risk assessment.

• Partner with cross-functional business teams and Operating Units to create scientific programs that will address both local and global scientific challenges raised by regulators and key stakeholders.

• Share scientific expertise with selected external organizations to influence outcomes and advance our scientific and regulatory strategies

• Communicate internally and to business partners on risk assessment outcomes and provide guidance on risk management where appropriate

• Contribute to the evolution of TCCC’s approach to risk assessment/risk management to deliver the current and future needs of the Business.

What You'll Need:

• 2-3+ years of working in either the consumer product industry, contract laboratories, or consulting agencies specializing in toxicology

• Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pharmacology or related discipline required

• Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT), preferred

Functional Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with the latest practices in risk assessment in the scientific community as well as criteria utilized by major regulatory bodies (such as US FDA, EFSA, JECFA) when evaluating safety.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using alternative or in silico assessment approaches such as New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), Quantitative Structure - Activity Relationships (QSAR), or Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) to address scientific questions

• Experience identifying critical studies that will drive the toxicity values and identifying the strengths and weakness of those studies and any uncertainties in the studies or the literature overall.

• Demonstrate leadership advocating on scientific approaches to human health regulatory processes directly with regulatory bodies and/or through external bodies (i.e., trade associations, academic institutions, etc).

• Ability to develop risk assessment programs with special consideration of sensitive groups such as children, the elderly and those with underlying disease

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey scientific subject matter in a simple manner or to diverse audiences.

• Experience writing clearly, both in scientific documents/publications and for lay audiences.

• Strong understanding of GLP and OECD testing requirements

What We Can Do For You

• Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.

• Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.

• Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:

Chemistry, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Environmental Science, Food Safety and Sanitation (Inactive), Food Sciences, Food Technology, Green Solutions, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Microbiological Test, Product Development, Quality Control (QC), Researching, Sensory Testing, Sustainability, Waterfall Model

Pay Range:

United States: 149,000 - 173,000 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

30

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

October 4, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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