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L'Oréal · 1 day ago

Director, Skin Product Safety & Toxicology, L'Oréal Research & Innovation

Clark, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$127K/yr - $184K/yr

8+ years exp

L'Oréal is the world's #1 beauty company, committed to innovation and sustainability in beauty products. The Director of Skin Product Safety & Toxicology will lead a team responsible for evaluating the safety of raw materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with global regulations while collaborating with various stakeholders.

BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmetics

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide functional direction and set objectives for their team within the Product Safety function of SRCM Americas with regards to cosmetics, OTC monograph products, drugs, medical devices and chemicals throughout the product lifecycle

Lead and develop a team of highly skilled technical professionals within the global Worldwide Safety Evaluation (WSE) organization and foster a culture of feedback and team spirit

Develop a strong interface with other US and international stakeholders in the Americas region, particularly R&I and Business divisions, including by directly leading the Product Safety support for R&I business units

Provide the expertise required to defend Group's safety policy and projects before the relevant authorities and stakeholders

To work with senior management on safety-related issues in terms of company responses and positions on our products and safety protocols

To assist in managing the long-term mission of the group in evaluating raw materials and the clinical safety trials on the finished products as well as the review of health-related consumer events pertaining to products

To lead efforts to harmonize safety testing protocols, establish globally-aligned safety standards, and determine necessary evaluations for raw materials and finished products

Interact with key stakeholders in the Americas region and follow toxicology-related issues to identify those that may have local and global regulatory impacts (CIR, RIFM, FDA, ANVISA, Health Canada, and other testing requirements of regulatory agencies)

Define direct reporting team's objectives and ensure the team organization and skills match the needs by enhancing quality, improving service, optimizing costs and developing the skills of team members

Represent L’Oréal in trade associations and other external liaison scientific task forces and monitor key safety-related issues related to company interest and make recommendations to management regarding possible courses of action

Lead cross-disciplinary projects initiated within the WSE network

Responsible for goal setting and career development of direct reports for continual growth of functional expertise and skills

Assisting with spearheading the development and implementation of the Americas Safety team’s vision, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring alignment with the broader organizational goals

Qualification

Ph.D. in ToxicologyProduct safety experienceLeadership skillsNew Approach MethodologiesNext Generation Risk AssessmentD.A.B.T.E.R.T. certificationDigital tools proficiencyFull proficiency in EnglishSpanishFrench skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

A completed Ph.D. in Toxicology or related discipline is required

8+ years of relevant product safety experience in the cosmetic, OTC, consumer health care, medical device, dietary supplements, and/or pharmaceutical industries, with global vision of the profession, is required

Experience in leading, managing and developing high performing cross-functional, and multi-cultural teams is required

Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze and summarize complex safety-related issues and initiatives for key business target audiences

Proven leadership skills with a strong results orientation, positive 'hands on' attitude and a sense of urgency to get things done with demonstrated grace and even temperament under pressure

Adept at utilizing digital tools and processes to streamline operations and enhance overall efficiency

Full proficiency in English, additional Spanish or French language skills a plus

Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis without the need for legal sponsorship now or in the future (required)

Able to work onsite, in the office as this is an essential function of the position (required)

Preferred

Proficiency in the use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA) strategies to ensure the safety of new materials and technologies is highly preferred

D.A.B.T. or E.R.T. certification is a plus

Participation in various technical & liaison organizations within the industry