Job Summary
Are you passionate about shaping the future of fragrance safety through scientific excellence, innovation, and global influence?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.
The Head of Toxicology, Scent role is based in Hilversum, the Netherlands (Hybrid/Remote). Be part of a high-performing, globally connected, scientifically driven team where together we can make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
This role is critical to supporting IFF’s highly ambitious innovation strategy and to protect our existing portfolio as hazard-based regulatory measures continue to expand globally.
Where You'll Make a Difference
• Lead and develop a world-class global toxicology team while fostering innovation and scientific excellence.
• Define and execute IFF Scent's general toxicology and product safety strategy aligned with innovation priorities.
• Lead safety assessments for fragrance ingredients, delivery technologies, and emerging product categories, globally.
• Drive efficient clearance of new ingredients, balancing speed, cost, safety, and compliance.
• Anticipate emerging toxicological and regulatory risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Lead the scientific defense of our existing portfolio facing regulatory, reputational, or marketplace challenges.
• Represent IFF in key industry organizations and external advocacy initiatives influence scientific and regulatory outcomes.
• Advance non-animal testing approaches, predictive toxicology, and AI-enabled safety assessment capabilities.
• Build and manage strategic external partnerships with CROs, academic institutions, and scientific experts.
• Advance IFF’s scientific and thought leadership through strategic publications to
📌 Head of Toxicology, Scent (Barcelona)
🏢 Iff
📍 Barcelona