Head of Toxicology, Scent

• Lead and develop a world-class global toxicology team
• Define and execute IFF Scent’s global toxicology and product safety strategy
• Lead safety assessments for fragrance ingredients, delivery technologies, and emerging product categories
• Drive efficient clearance of new ingredients while balancing speed, cost, safety, and compliance
• Anticipate toxicological and regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Lead the scientific defense of the existing portfolio facing regulatory, reputational, or marketplace challenges
• Represent IFF in industry organizations and external advocacy initiatives
• Advance non-animal testing, predictive toxicology, and AI-enabled safety assessment capabilities
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with CROs, academic institutions, and scientific experts
• Advance scientific and thought leadership through strategic publications
• Contribute as a key member of a collaborative regulatory leadership team

• Advanced degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline
• 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 established external presence across toxicology, regulatory, academic, industry, and stakeholder communities
• Demonstrated success applying predictive toxicology, in silico modeling, and AI-driven approaches
• Proven success designing fit-for-purpose DART testing strategies
• Experience implementing non-animal methodologies (NAMs), in vitro testing, and alternative testing strategies

• Hybrid/remote work arrangement
• Opportunity to lead the global safety strategy for a recognized fragrance and innovation company
• Cutting-edge science, digitalization, and predictive technologies
• High-visibility external leadership influencing industry standards and regulatory discussions
• Collaboration with world-class scientists, innovators, and business leaders
• Opportunity to drive sustainable innovation and help ensure the safe use of fragrance ingredients and technologies worldwide
• Opportunity to build, develop, and lead a high-performing toxicology team
• Inclusive workplace supporting employees’ authentic selves