Toxicology Director - Geneve, Schweiz - JTI - Japan Tobacco International

JTI - Japan Tobacco International

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Geneve, Schweiz

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

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Beschreibung

We are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130 countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better products for
the consumers to choose from. This is our business. But not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential.

We believe that when they are
free to be themselves, and they are given the opportunity to grow, travel and develop,
amazing things can happen.

That's why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI.
It is why 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we've been awarded
Global Top Employer status, nine years running.

So when you're ready to choose a career you'll love, in a company you'll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea.

Toxicology Director

Position purpose:

The Toxicology Director is responsible to provide the technical leadership for all aspects relating to the toxicology of ingredients and materials used in the manufacture of conventional tobacco products (CP) and Reduced Risk Products (RRP).

This encompasses the provision of technical expertise, strategic direction and direct support of toxicological risk assessments, the preparation of toxicological profile documentation for submission to worldwide regulatory agencies and scientific and strategic input in the form of opinion and/or policy establishment to JTI product stewardship testing programs.

The incumbent is responsible to exploit the commonality in CP and RRP to ensure effective processes are in place across the team.

What will you do - responsibilities:

Perform and provide technical leadership to the team to deliver toxicological opinions and risk assessments of flavor substances, tobacco ingredients, NTM ingredients, packaging ingredients and other substances used in the manufacture of JTI products or third parties. Whilst ensuring that JTI risk assessment procedures used for the assessment of products/materials are in line with current practices accepted by the scientific community and consider any additional tobacco industry standards as well as practices used in other consumer product industries
Harmonize and standardize toxicological evaluation processes within JTI SRA function, to increase the efficiency of the toxicological review processes within the product stewardship program
Provide technical scientific support to deliver preparation of toxicological profile documentation for submission to worldwide regulatory agencies to ensure compliance of JTI products with current and future legislation
Oversee the assessment of JTI's ingredient product portfolio with regards to chemical regulations. Ensure the obtaining of necessary chemical, toxicological and environmental data from studies in the public literature and, under guidance of the Chemical Regs. & Sustainability Science Director and manage toxicological studies to support the use of chemical substances in JTI's portfolio
Provide strategic scientific support to the SRA management in the case of specific outside challenges or quality related issues concerning JTI products.
Commission the different tests (alongside the agile Planning & Testing Coordination Director) required under JTI toxicology testing programs including liaison with contract research laboratories
Support the design and management of any JTI toxicological study
Represent JTI at external meetings with the tobacco / reducedrisk products industry and external scientific meetings/organizations (e.g. TMA, CORESTA, scientific conferences). Closely monitor competitor activities and support the development of company positions

Who are we looking for - requirements:

Degree or PhD in toxicology or other appropriate life science with a minimum of five years risk assessment experience. ERT (European Registered Toxicologist) or DABT (Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology) certification is a plus
Knowledge or experience with emerging toxicological and risk assessment technologies such as high throughput in vitro testing, systems and computational toxicology, exposure modeling, alternative exposure systems such as airliquid interface, etc. are a plus
Experience with predictive QSAR models for physical/chemical properties and human health toxicological endpoints, such as EPI Suite or the OECD QSAR Toolbox is desirable
Proven knowledge on the manufacturing processes of RRP and conventional products (CP), toxicological risk assessment procedures, toxicological test strategies and statistical analysis. Proven experience in technically training, coaching and developing others
Excellent English communication skills (both written and oral), further language skills would be an additional asset
Business focused toxicologist with experience of working in complex regulatory environments. Strong team player with excellent communication skills, oral and written. Accompanied with the ability to understand and explain complex scientific and regulatory matters to