Senior Toxicology & Risk Assessment Leader

The Coca-Cola Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Manager, Toxicology to lead and apply novel toxicology approaches for ingredient safety, packaging, and crop protection. The role drives the Company’s risk assessment program to ensure safety for its ingredients and products worldwide.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Risk Assessment and Ingredient Safety, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, regulators, and external partners to advance scientific strategies. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Toxicology or related discipline.
• DABT certification preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in consumer product industry, contract labs, or toxicology consulting.
• Experience with PBPK, dose–response modeling, and benchmark dose software.
• Strong knowledge of GLP and OECD testing requirements and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Build understanding of toxicological issues affecting ingredients, packaging, and crop protection technologies.
• Assist in development and deployment of human safety risk assessments for ingredients and products.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and operating units to address global scientific challenges raised by regulators and stakeholders.
• Share scientific expertise with external organizations to influence outcomes and advance strategies.
• Communicate risk assessment outcomes internally and to business partners; provide risk management guidance.
• Contribute to evolving risk assessment approaches to meet current and future business needs.

Skills

PBPK models

Dose‑response modeling

Benchmark dose

QSAR

In silico assessment

Risk assessment program

Communication

GLP & OECD

Regulatory familiarity

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmacology/Toxicology

DABT preferred

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Manager, Toxicology to lead and apply novel toxicology approaches for ingredient safety, packaging, and crop protection. The role drives the Company’s risk assessment program to ensure safety for its ingredients and products worldwide.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Risk Assessment and Ingredient Safety, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, regulators, and external partners to advance scientific strategies. A Ph.D.