Sr. Toxicologist

Colgate Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in more than 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Ajax, Axion, Soupline and Suavitel.



Our Company invites applications for the position of Sr. Toxicologist





This individual will lead the Product Safety team to support the Oral Care category. They will help develop and lead the implementation of strategy for providing technical evaluations in safety assessments for ingredients, formulas and packaging. The position requires the ability to work in a "team" environment, successfully interacting with Product Development, Legal, Regulatory and others. The individual will be able to represent Product Safety with other groups, both within and outside the Company. Examples include subsidiaries, trade associations and governmental agencies. This person will also have responsibility for supervising more junior toxicologists.

Two other key areas of responsibility will include oversight of Colgate's external research programs for alternatives/in vitro testing and managing Product Safety's role in the Corporate Vigilance program.



Responsibilities include:



Developing and implementing strategy for assessing the safety of new ingredients

Conducting and reviewing safety assessments on new ingredients

Serving as second level reviewer for safety clearances of new products

Developing and implementing strategy on safety regulatory issues such as global product labeling issues and new regulatory restrictions on ingredients

Training and mentoring less experienced staff level toxicologists

Working closely with Colgate's global regulatory experts to develop strategy for responding to regulatory authorities, providing dossiers and regulatory submissions to support marketing approvals around the world and negotiating with regulatory authorities for decisions which favorably impact Colgate's ability to successfully market regulated products

Working closely with Legal to provide support on product liability










REQUIREMENTS


This position requires the following qualifications:



Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pharmacology or Biochemistry

10 Years of Experience in Product Safety/Toxicology with a consumer products or pharmaceutical company

At least six years experience conducting risk assessments of new chemicals/ingredients

At least three years experience preparing safety dossiers for regulatory submissions (especially FDA)

Project management skills to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong communication skills both written and verbal



Preferred Qualifications:At least four years experience managing/mentoring technical staffDiplomate of the American Board of ToxicologyKnowledge of alternatives/in vitro testingAt least three yearsexperience with adverse events analysis/PharmacovigilanceProficiency in Microsoft Office products

At Colgate-Palmolive/Hill's Pet Nutrition, we care about our people. Attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent are a key global priority. To support employee development and job satisfaction, we proudly offer global career opportunities and access to world class training and education programs. We encourage Colgate people to expand their professional horizons while gaining a greater understanding of the world in which we live.



As part of our commitment to our people, we are constantly strengthening our mentoring, training, benefits and work/life balance programs in an effort to ensure that all employees have access to professional and personal development opportunities. We continuously strive to become the Best Place to Work.