Head of Toxicology, Scent

About the role

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, is looking for a Head of Toxicology, Scent based in Hilversum, the Netherlands (hybrid/remote). The role supports IFF's innovation strategy and protects its existing portfolio as hazard-based regulatory measures expand globally. It sits in a high-performing, globally connected, scientifically driven team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a world-class global toxicology team and define and execute the global toxicology and product safety strategy for IFF Scent.
• Lead safety assessments for fragrance ingredients, delivery technologies and emerging product categories, and drive efficient clearance of new ingredients.
• Anticipate toxicological and regulatory risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Defend the existing portfolio against regulatory, reputational or marketplace challenges.
• Represent IFF in industry organizations and external advocacy initiatives, and build partnerships with CROs, academic institutions and scientific experts.
• Advance non-animal testing, predictive toxicology and AI-enabled safety assessment, and publish on risk assessment methodologies.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology or a related discipline (PhD preferred).
• Extensive experience in toxicology and product safety in fragrance, pharma, biocides, chemicals or consumer products.
• Proven track record leading complex, global, cross-functional initiatives and teams.
• Experience influencing regulators, industry associations, customers and scientific communities, and managing budgets, partners and study portfolios.

Required skills

• Deep expertise in toxicological risk assessment and safety evaluation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of REACH, Cosmetics Regulations, GHS/CLP, TSCA and other national chemical regulations.
• Experience with predictive toxicology, in silico modeling, AI-driven approaches, NAMs, in vitro testing and DART testing strategies.