(Senior) Principal Toxicologist Product Safety in Darmstadt bei Wella Company

At the earliest possible time I location: Darmstadt, Hessen

ABOUT WELLA

Wella Company is one of The World’s leading Beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders. . For more information about the Wella Company, visit our website www.wellacompany.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

ABOUT R&D

Research & Development in Wella is a highly collaborative, competent and innovative group. You join diverse teams of highly passionate Scientists, Engineers and Hair & Nail Artists who innovate at the frorefront of technology and beauty trends. We:

• Deliver end-to-end innovation through an empowered learning culture, exploring, developing and qualifying innovations that delight consumers.
• Innovate and bring to life the future of the Company, guided by focused consumer research and the trends that will grow our industry long term.
• Drive safety, sustainability, quality and regulatory always front and center to our work.

We want you to join the Wella R&D family on an exciting journey through exciting challenges and opportunities as we become an independent, winning Wella again!

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the Wella R&D organization, the (Senior) Principal Toxicologist provides expert support during all stages of a product’s life cycle, with a focus on new product development. You will be in an international and multicultural Product Safety team of 9 people. The role is based in Darmstadt, Germany, and reports to the Director Product Safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Represent the Product Safety team in business initiatives and technical projects as an integral member of multifunctional teams.
• Prepare safety assessments for cosmetic ingredients and finished hair products for pre-market and market release.
• Generate and evaluate toxicity data with emphasis on (Q)SAR analyses, read-across approaches, and in vitro assays, including study monitoring.
• Identify potential safety concerns with chemical substances, analyze relevant habits & practices data, and create market safety profiles.
• Handle in-market safety questions and issues in collaboration with colleagues in Product Safety, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, QA, and Commercial departments.

WHAT YOU BRING/THE IDEAL FIT

• Ph.D. or M.S. in toxicology, biochemistry, chemistry, biology, or related disciplines
• Work experience with safety/risk assessments in chemicals, cosmetics, and/or pharma/healthcare sectors
• Experience with in silico methods and non-animal safety approaches is a pre
• Structured, self-responsible and solution-oriented way of working
• Helpful attitude when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders
• Distinctive "Business Sense", agility and healthy pragmatism ("hands-on mentality")
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in English, both oral and written

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work smart – Possibility of home office, growth opportunities and trust-based working hours.
• Package – attractive salaries; competitive holiday package & numerous corporate benefits
• Support of personal potential and individual career paths
• Flat hierarchies, open communication and an international and diverse environment with exciting projects in which the "WE" is in the foreground!

Become a part of the "WELLA family" and participate in the rebuilding of self-reliance. We live our values! #wellafamily

We offer qualified candidates equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, skin color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics. We comply with national, state, and state disability laws and make reasonable arrangements for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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