Keurig Dr Pepper

Senior Principal Toxicologist

Keurig Dr Pepper • $130K — $190K *
Burlington, MA 01803Hybrid
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in toxicology, preferably with a background in food or beverage
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in toxicology
  • Authority recognized in the field of toxicology
  • Experience in Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology (DART) preferred
  • Willingness to travel up to 15% (Domestic and International)

Responsibilities

  • Execute strategies for excellence in toxicology and food safety
  • Contribute to thought leadership and lead risk assessments for products and ingredients
  • Support innovation through toxicological assessments and compliance initiatives
  • Assist legal counsel with science-based risk evaluations
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry concerns
  • Utilize statistical analysis and data science in decision making
  • Act as a scientific representative for KDP in external collaborations

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid Time Off including parental leave, vacation, and sick leave
  • 401k with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Annual performance-based bonus
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

The Sr. Principal Toxicologist is a role that manages day-to-day activities in toxicology to enable KDP to innovate and commercialize safe food and beverages. This role works side-by-side with Quality, Nutrition, Chemistry, Regulatory and Legal and plays a key role in the product development process of all our food and beverage categories through application of toxicology science, consumption data and risk assessment. In addition, this role will support analysis and actions related to our Chemicals of Concern program and new regulations as appropriate. We are looking for a team member who collaborates, is high performance team-oriented, and able to apply technical and academic excellence across our food and beverage portfolio.

Position Responsibilities
  • Effectively execute department strategies to support world class competency in toxicology, food safety and compliance.
  • Contribute to thought leadership on the application of established toxicology methods and lead risk assessment for finished product, ingredients and packaging.
  • Help assure business success through the appropriate application of toxicological assessment to innovation, product application, food safety and productivity initiatives.
  • Support internal and external legal counsel with science based risk assessment.
  • Ensure the highest standards in quality and regulatory compliance. Understand the industry's toxicology current and future concerns and retain currency in the field by staying abreast of external regulatory changes.
  • Proficiency in using statistical analysis and data science tools in decision making.
  • Understand the business and product categories and seamlessly work cross-functionally.
  • Frequently use independent judgement to make decisions and risk assessment.
  • Serve as the scientific expert representing KDP working with outside organizations, committees and other assignments. Review and comment on toxicology studies, design studies, and submit proposals.
  • Monitor budget.


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Total Rewards:
  • Salary Range: $130,700 - $190,000
  • Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
  • Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
  • Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:
  • Minimum: PhD in toxicology, background in food or beverage preferred.
  • Experience in Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology (DART) preferred.
  • Recognized authority within the field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Willingness to travel up to 15%( Domestic and international)

About Keurig Dr Pepper

Keurig is a beverage company that offers a variety of K-Cup pods and single-serve coffee makers. The company provides iced coffee brewers, cappuccino, and latte makers.

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Learn more about Keurig Dr Pepper
Size
27,500 employees
Market Cap
$51 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+14.5%
Revenue
$11.6 billion
NASDAQ
KDP
* Ladders Estimates

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