Senior Lead Scientist, Toxicology

Job Summary

Are you ready to apply your expertise in toxicology to help shape safer, sustainable solutions for products used worldwide?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

The Senior Lead Scientist, Toxicology role is based in Wilmington, DE (hybrid).

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time (globally) required.

Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and purpose-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Design, plan, and conduct laboratory and field experiments to evaluate the safety and environmental impact of new products.
• Provide expertise in ecotoxicology, environmental fate, and chemical risk assessment to support product registrations across global markets.
• Complete regulatory registration projects for health and bioscience ingredients, including exposure assessments and safety reports.
• Respond to inquiries on regulatory issues related to environmental safety and toxicology for global compliance programs.
• Develop testing strategies and plans to meet international chemical safety requirements.
• Translate complex scientific data into clear recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Monitor external toxicology studies to ensure compliance with protocols and sound scientific practices.
• Represent IFF in meetings with regulatory authorities, trade associations, and scientific working groups.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support product stewardship and innovation.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Doctorate degree in toxicology, ecotoxicology, or a related field, with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of chemical safety, environmental risk assessment, and toxicology testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with global chemical regulations and hazard classification systems.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience with international regulatory frameworks and product registration processes.
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry and biodegradation testing.
• Active participation in scientific associations or working groups.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge solutions that impact everyday products.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.
• Access a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and an annual bonus plan.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Commitment to sustainability and responsible science.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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