Director, Toxicology

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Toxicology to join the team of a leader in the Food & Beverages space.

This leader will shape the enterprise approach to chemical safety and toxicological risk across ingredients, food contact materials, and related product decisions. The role will serve as a technical authority for hazard evaluation, regulatory engagement, and proactive risk mitigation in support of safe product development and compliance. It will also partner closely with laboratories, cross-functional stakeholders, and external scientific bodies to guide decision-making and represent the organization externally.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $170,200 – $234,100 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise strategy for chemical safety and food toxicology.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for toxicological risk assessment and hazard evaluation.
• Oversee chemical safety review processes for ingredients and food contact materials.
• Collaborate with laboratories to guide analytical testing strategies.
• Lead technical responses for chemical incidents and regulatory inquiries.
• Monitor trends in chemical safety and develop proactive risk mitigation plans.
• Represent the organization in external scientific organizations and regulatory forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Ph.D. or board certification in toxicology preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in food safety, toxicology, or related fields.
• Proven leadership in chemical safety and food toxicology disciplines.
• Direct experience with regulatory bodies like FDA, USDA, and EPA.
• Expertise in laboratory procedures and analytical methods, including GC/MS and LC/QTOF.
• Experience managing cross-functional risk decisions and technical governance.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental benefits starting from day one.
• 401(k) plan participation with employer match.
• Wellness programs to promote employee health and wellbeing.
• Engagement in professional development and training opportunities.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.