OverviewIn this role, you apply toxicology expertise to shape safe, sustainable flavor solutions at IFF.

You will work with R&D; to assess safety across flavor ingredients and technologies, guiding regulatory submissions and scientific substantiation.

You'll translate complex data into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders, regulators and customers, while leveraging digital tools to enhance toxicology workflows.

This position sits in a collaborative, innovation-driven team and offers a hybrid setup in Hilversum or Barcelona, with integral impact.

You will help drive safe, evidence-based decisions that support IFF's taste leadership and digital transformation.

Compensaciones / Beneficioshybrid work arrangement global exposure across functions learning and development opportunities access to scientific networks emphasis on innovation and digital transformation collaborative culture

ResponsabilidadesProvide toxicology and risk assessment for flavor ingredients across global markets

Collaborate with R&D; to evaluate safety profiles of new ingredients and technologies

Design and coordinate testing strategies for ingredient approvals and substantiation across regions

Translate toxicology data into actionable recommendations for stakeholders and customers





Support customer inquiries with scientific safety assessments for food, beverage, nutrition, and pharmaceutical applications

Leverage digital platforms and data tools to improve toxicology workflows and decision-making

Represent IFF in industry associations and expert networks for collaboration and advocacy

Monitor regulatory and industry developments to maintain best practices in ingredient safety globally

Requisitos principalesAdvanced degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Risk Assessment, or related discipline

5+ years of relevant industry experience in toxicology or product safety

Strong toxicological evaluation experience and ability to interpret complex data

Effective communication of technical findings to scientific and non-scientific audiences

Cross-functional collaboration experience with R&D;, Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, Quality, and Commercial teams

Strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills in a global matrix environment

Excellent written and verbal English communication strong communication skills influence and credibility with external partners cross-functional collaboration toxicology risk assessment data interpretation of toxicology studies computational toxicology (preferred)

📌 Senior Lead Scientist, Toxicology (Barcelona)
🏢 International Flavors u0026 Fragrances
📍 Barcelona