Senior Toxicologist (DART)

• Act as Givaudan's internal expert for Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology (DART).
• Provide excellence in human health safety to demonstrate the safe use of our ingredients and products to customers and regulators.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee pre-clinical DART studies in line with OECD, ICH, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Critically evaluate scientific data and prepare high-quality comments on regulatory dossiers.
• Provide scientific and toxicological support for customers, communicate on safety topics, and participate in customer meetings.
• Define and monitor safety testing strategies in compliance with REACH, TSCA, and other global regulations.
• Work closely with CROs on study monitoring, reporting, and strategic planning; past study director experience in reputed toxicology CROs is a strong asset.
• Contribute to the development and application of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for reproductive and developmental toxicity testing (in vitro, in silico, and alternative models).
• Maintain and improve internal processes for the safety review of new actives, existing ingredients, and technologies.

• Provide Givaudan management with expert guidance on complex regulatory and safety issues.
• Interpret scientific and technical data impacting Givaudan's global regulatory toxicology activities.
• Prepare and defend comments on regulatory dossiers.
• Represent Givaudan on industry safety committees and contribute to trade association initiatives.
• Support regulatory and scientific advocacy programs to defend innovation and promote alternative testing approaches.

• Lead efforts to obtain relevant toxicology or regulatory data needed to support product registrations.
• Act as the liaison between R&D project teams and product safety functions.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant preparation of product documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

• PhD required in toxicology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related scientific discipline.
• 10-15 years of proven expertise in pre-clinical studies within the field of Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology/Biology.
• Demonstrated track record in planning, coordinating, and executing DART studies in line with OECD, ICH, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Past experience as a DART-specialized study director in a reputed toxicology testing CRO is highly desirable.
• Strong academic background and practical knowledge in the Mode of Action of reproductive toxicants.
• Ability to critically evaluate scientific data and prepare comments on regulatory dossiers.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in leading projects end-to-end, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams with flexibility, efficiency, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience with New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for reproductive and developmental toxicity testing.
• Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks relevant to reproductive and developmental toxicity.
• Highly organized, proactive, adaptable, with strong teamwork competencies.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

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