What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Toxicology Consultant & Exposure/Risk Assessor position at Dupont?
JOB DESCRIPTION
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.
We are seeking a senior level toxicologist that will provide strategic and operational toxicology and exposure / risk assessment expertise to support global business activities. The individual will be responsible for developing and guiding technical teams on the toxicological elements in support of a diverse portfolio of existing and new product development projects. The individual should be a recognized leader in toxicology within and external to the Corporation and have a record of substantial achievement, as demonstrated by a consistently high level of performance.
Your Key Responsibilities :
Provide toxicology leadership, guidance, and expertise for developing and implementing toxicological strategies to support product development and product stewardship & regulatory activities globally.
Provide support for exposure & risk assessment of new product development through exposure and risk modeling, using relevant global methodologies.
Lead the interpretation of toxicology data to meet business needs (e.g. hazard identification, risk assessment, safety data sheets, product literature, regulatory submissions, etc.).
Contribute to the generation and effective communication of product safety guidance and compliance information, point-of-view papers, and risk assessments to technical experts, functional leaders, and business unit management.
Organize and lead research efforts internally as well as through interactions with contract laboratories, research institutes, trade associations, or investigators at academic institutions.
Represent the company on scientific committees within and outside DuPont in matters of toxicology or risk assessment to enhance the influence of DuPont in professional, regulatory, and public arenas.
Your Qualification Profile :
PhD degree in toxicology or related discipline with at least 10 years of industry toxicology and human health risk assessment experience.
Demonstrated broad expertise in toxicology and effective problem-solving skills for translating working knowledge of toxicology into specific business-effective strategies, advice, and decisions regarding human and environmental health risks in support of both regulatory and product stewardship activities.
Demonstrated experience in exposure & risk assessment modeling, applying best scientific approaches for determining risk and tolerability utilized by industry, governmental agencies, and academia.
Demonstrated ability to function as a study monitor, including study design, coordination, and data interpretation.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines for concurrent projects.
Well-developed collaboration skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts and issues with individuals and functions from both technical and non-scientific backgrounds.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills demonstrated through presentations, reports, and manuscripts for both scientific and lay audiences
Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently engage regulatory authorities in support of business objectives.
Proven ability to function successfully in a team environment, as well as successfully operate independently when appropriate.
Travel as required to support business needs (
Additional preferred qualifications :
Certification by the American Board of Toxicology (DABT).
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