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About the Role

Lead and develop a world-class global toxicology team while fostering innovation and scientific excellence. Define and execute IFF Scent's global toxicology and product safety strategy aligned with innovation priorities. Lead safety assessments for fragrance ingredients, delivery technologies, and emerging product categories, globally. Drive efficient clearance of new ingredients, balancing speed, cost, safety, and compliance. Anticipate emerging toxicological and regulatory risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies. Lead the scientific defense of our existing portfolio facing regulatory, reputational, or marketplace challenges. Represent IFF in key industry organizations and external advocacy initiatives to influence scientific and regulatory outcomes. Advance non-animal testing approaches, predictive toxicology, and AI-enabled safety assessment capabilities. Build and manage strategic external partnerships with CROs, academic institutions, and scientific experts. Advance IFF’s scientific and thought leadership through strategic publications to communicate advancements in risk assessment methodologies and promote new capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a world-class global toxicology team while fostering innovation and scientific excellence.
Define and execute IFF Scent's global toxicology and product safety strategy aligned with innovation priorities.
Lead safety assessments for fragrance ingredients, delivery technologies, and emerging product categories, globally.
Drive efficient clearance of new ingredients, balancing speed, cost, safety, and compliance.
Anticipate emerging toxicological and regulatory risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
Lead the scientific defense of our existing portfolio facing regulatory, reputational, or marketplace challenges.
Represent IFF in key industry organizations and external advocacy initiatives to influence scientific and regulatory outcomes.
Advance non-animal testing approaches, predictive toxicology, and AI-enabled safety assessment capabilities.
Build and manage strategic external partnerships with CROs, academic institutions, and scientific experts.
Advance IFF’s scientific and thought leadership through strategic publications to communicate advancements in risk assessment methodologies and promote new capabilities.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline (PhD preferred).
Extensive experience in toxicology and product safety within fragrance, pharma, biocides, chemicals, consumer products, or related industries.
Proven track record of leading complex, global, cross-functional initiatives and teams.
Deep expertise in toxicological risk assessment methodologies and safety evaluation frameworks.
Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks including REACH, Cosmetics Regulations, GHS/CLP, TSCA, and other national chemical regulations.
Experience supporting innovation programs while effectively managing product safety risks.
Strong scientific judgment and ability to make decisions in complex and evolving environments.
Demonstrated success influencing regulators, industry associations, customers, and scientific communities.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex science into clear business recommendations.
Experience managing budgets, external partners, and scientific study portfolios.
Demonstrated leadership and an established external presence across toxicology, regulatory, academic, industry, and stakeholder communities.
Demonstrated success in applying predictive toxicology, in silico modeling, and AI-driven approaches to advance modern safety assessment strategies.
Proven success in designing fit-for-purpose DART testing strategies that reduce classification risks for strategic ingredients.
Experience with implementing non-animal methodologies (NAMs), in vitro testing, and alternative testing strategies.

Skills

Toxicology
Product Safety
Fragrance Safety
Scientific Excellence
Innovation
Global Influence
Risk Assessment
Regulatory Frameworks (REACH, Cosmetics Regulations, GHS/CLP, TSCA)
Predictive Toxicology
AI-enabled Safety Assessment
Non-animal Testing
In vitro testing
External Advocacy
Budget Management
Partnership Management

Location

Hilversum, the Netherlands

Work Type

Hybrid
Remote

Experience Level

Head of Toxicology
Extensive experience in toxicology and product safety
Proven track record of leading complex, global, cross-functional initiatives and teams
Demonstrated leadership

Education Level

Advanced degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline (PhD preferred)

About the Company

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences.
We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.
At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential.

Equal Opportunity

We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status.
We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more