Senior Lead Toxicologist

About the role

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health and biosciiences, is hiring a Senior Lead Toxicologist based in Mumbai, India. The role provides toxicology support for taste (flavor) ingredients, products and related business areas, working in a creative, solution-oriented team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide toxicology support for flavor ingredients, products and related business areas.
• Conduct toxicology and safety assessments for flavor ingredients across global markets.
• Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Commercial and Creative teams.
• Design and coordinate toxicology testing strategies to support regulatory approvals and new ingredient registrations.
• Develop scientific approaches to defend ingredients and products across global regions.
• Monitor toxicology studies for compliance with testing guidelines, regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Review toxicity study reports and evaluate scientific data to ensure accurate, evidence-based conclusions.
• Translate complex findings into clear recommendations for scientific, regulatory, commercial and customer audiences.
• Represent the organization with industry associations, regulatory agencies and external stakeholders, and support customer toxicology inquiries.

Required profile

• PhD or MSc in Toxicology, Pharmacology or a related scientific discipline.
• Professional certifications such as DABT, ERT or equivalent toxicology credentials are highly valued.
• Fluency in English and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Broad experience in toxicology, including repeat-dose, genotoxicity and reproductive/developmental toxicity studies.
• Knowledge of food, flavor, fragrance, scent or related consumer product industries.
• Familiarity with global flavor regulations and guidelines, including FDA, FEMA, EU and CODEX frameworks.

Required skills

• Computational toxicology and risk assessment methodologies.
• Flavor and fragrance chemistry.
• Project management, prioritization and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.

What we offer

• A global organization that values innovation and sustainability.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility and balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.