ABOUT THE ROLEMake a Meaningful Impact in Human Health ToxicologyAre you passionate about applying toxicological science to real-world innovation? In this role, you'll lead and guide technical teams in shaping the human health toxicology strategy across a diverse portfolio of product development initiatives. Your expertise will directly influence product safety and regulatory confidence, enabling the business to move forward with cutting-edge solutions.
As a key contributor, you'll:
- Conduct human health risk assessments using advanced computational models and data-driven approaches.
- Design, oversee, and interpret laboratory studies to generate critical toxicological data.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends and issues in human toxicity that could impact product safety or regulatory landscapes.
- Evaluate scientific literature to inform risk assessments and support decision-making.
This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation while ensuring consumer safety-making a tangible difference in both science and business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Conduct human safety reviews of experimental product formulas, consumer placements and marketable finished goods.
- Monitor in vivo, in vitro and/or human clinical studies as required by regulations and/or company policy
- Accountable for documenting decisions in an appropriate manner consistent with internal processes and/or industry standards
- Communicating project success criteria, key findings and decisions to project teams and international counterparts for transparent global product launches
- Utilizing study-related information, relevant published literature, and current exposure models to develop human health risk assessments for final determination of product approval
- Engaging innovation teams to understand risk profiles for non-traditional product concepts
- Supporting and executing substantiation for human health safety-related claim
- Distilling scientific and complex subject matter into upper management communications during issue management or public relations scenarios
- Participating in governmental discussions, trade associations and/or industry task force as assigned
- Supporting the consumer resource center during emergency response or consumer complaint situations
- Refining and maintaining current departmental processes and procedures
- Utilizing AI technology strategically and efficiently to advance Human Health Risk Assessments.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING- Degree in Human Health Toxicology with 2+ years of experience in Human Health risk assessment or an Advanced degree in Human Health Toxicology (or related field)
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS- Experience with consumer product-related Human Health toxicology issues and knowledge in the area of Human Health risk assessments associated with pesticide products, Home Cleaning products, Air Care products, Food Contact products, Cosmetic and/or Personal Care products
- Experience with critical evaluation and study coordination of Human Health toxicological and/or exposure studies
- Familiarity with international chemical and consumer product regulations including, but not limited to, CPSC, EPA FIFRA, US FDA, and/or EU BPR regulations and experience with global government authorities
- The desire to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment, including RD&E, marketing, Legal, public relations and government relations departments
- Strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and OECD requirements
- Experience with representation on industry task forces or working groups is a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong formal presentation skills
- Teamwork - Ability to work effectively with internal and external cross-functional team members in a cooperative, co-located and/or virtual environment
JOB REQUIREMENTS- Full-time, Monday-Friday with expectation to be available for calls & meetings across time zones
- Business travel as necessary (Minimal)
- This role is eligible for domestic relocation
- Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees
BENEFITS AND PERKSSC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.
