Principal Toxicologist

Principal Toxicologist

**About the role**

Principal Toxicologist role represents the product safety function within multi-disciplinary teams, as well as with external scientists, clinicians, and regulators, to bring innovation and new products to market in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The role leverages internal and external expertise to enable timely, scientifically founded safety guidance, resolution of safety and stewardship issues, and management of in-market safety questions. A strong sense of ownership is needed to develop and convey robust, principle-based safety determinations and positions. The role is recognized as a Key Opinion Leader in the field of toxicology, safety and risk assessment, and will also identify and work with external Key Opinion Leaders, relevant trade associations and professional societies in all areas of product safety and keep abreast of global regulatory compliance and market trends that may impact this area.

The role requires technical mastery in toxicology, product safety/risk assessment authoring within the applicable regulatory context in the EMEA region; well-developed collaboration skills, ability to communicate complex technical concepts and issues with individuals and functions from both technical and non-scientific backgrounds, including influence of C-Suite and Senior Business Leaders; proactive and agile project management and leadership; problem solving and solution-driving skills; ability to work independently, manage multiple objectives and shift priorities to meet organizational and business objectives.

The position is based in Tadworth, Surrey UK. **A remote working or a hybrid working arrangements are also possible.**

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**Key responsibilities**:

- collaboration with cross-functional team to provide Product Safety functional support for the K-C product portfolio in the feminine, adult and baby hygiene products across all stages of product life cycle, including product development, business initiatives and in-marker support for the above product categories
- technical mastery in toxicology, product safety/risk assessment authoring within the applicable regulatory context in the EMEA region, category product knowledge, knowledge of key product and material technologies, ingredients, user demographics and use practices, applicable product regulations and standards, potential safety concerns, and in-market safety profiles of the products and their component materials
- strategic insights into the business and expert guidance on safe design to product development teams - translating the key products safety, compliance and safety related claim substantiation requirements into the product design and data needs / data generation strategies
- Lead or represent K-C’s key business interests on trade association task forces, effectively communicate and advocate product safety-related positions and influence scientific thought with global regulatory bodies, scientific community, Key Opinion Leaders, non-governmental organizations, and trade associations and in support of potential litigation situations.

**Experience and Qualifications**:
Degree in toxicology, pharmacology, biomedical or related scientific field of study with prior relevant experience:

- Bachelor’s degree with strong experience
- Master’s degree with experience
- PhD, MD, DVM with experience
- European Registered Toxicologists (ERT), Diplomat of American Board of Toxicology - DABT), similar professional certification, or ability to attain such certification within a year of employment is required.
- North American Science Associates (NAMSA) accreditation, and experience authoring biocompatibility assessments is highly desirable.
- Relevant professional experience gained in the area of medical devices, professional protective equipment, biocides, hygiene, household cleaning, cosmetics is an advantage.
- Excellent technical writing sk