Toxicology Agile Teams Director

Objectifs du poste :
In this role you will be responsible for JTI's toxicology by leading the expertise, strategic direction and direct support of toxicology assessments and preparation of ingredient toxicity information for global regulators. You will provide scientific and strategic input in the form of position statements and/or guidance to JTI's product stewardship testing programs. You will also be responsible for driving agile working and capitalizing on the commonality of conventional products and RRP regulations and materials to ensure flexible resource allocation in conjunction with prioritization and development of a diverse talent pool. This role reports to Material Assessment Principal Director and is accountable for leading, developing, coaching a broad team of subordinates.

Domaine de responsabilités :
Ensure the team provides toxicological opinions and risk assessments of ingredients/NTMs/materials used in the manufacture of JTI tobacco products or third parties considering consumer use and with regards to chemical regulations. Also ensuring that JTI risk assessment procedures are in line with current practices accepted by the scientific community at large, especially considering consumer product practices and tobacco industry standards
Provide strategic scientific support to SRA RRP and CP pillars in case of specific outside challenges or quality related issues concerning JTI
Support the design, management, and interpretation of any JTI toxicological study, including liaising with contract research organizations
Closely monitor competitor activities and support the development of company positions
Represent JTI at external meetings with the tobacco/reduced risk products industry and external scientific meetings/organizations (e.g., TMA, CORESTA, scientific conferences)
Capitalize on relationship networks (external and internal) and motivate and guide the professional development of the SRA Toxicology Agile Managers under supervision for respective projects

Expérience professionnelle :
A minimum of three years human health risk assessment experience. ERT (European Register Toxicologist) or DABT (Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology) certification is a plus
Business focused toxicologist with experience working in complex regulatory environments
Strong previous experience in managing team of subordinates including guiding, motivating, and supporting team members to achieve their goals collaboratively and effectively, while fostering a positive and productive work environment
Proven knowledge of the manufacturing processes of reduced risk and conventional products, toxicological risk assessment procedures, toxicological test strategies and statistical analysis
Experience with predictive QSAR models for physical/chemical properties and human health toxicological endpoints, such as EPI Suite or the OECD QSAR Toolbox is desirable
Knowledge or experience with emerging toxicological and risk assessment technologies such as high throughput in vitro testing, systems and computational toxicology, exposure modeling, alternative exposure systems such as air-liquid interface, etc. is a plus

Diplômes et formations :
Master’s or PhD degree in Toxicology, or other appropriate life science

Compétences linguistiques et informatiques – lesquelles & niveau :
High level of English proficiency a must. Other languages are an additional benefit

Compétences comportementales :
Excellent communications skills, written and verbal. Ability to understand and explain complex scientific and regulatory matters to non-scientists is important

Divers :
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP environments

A propos de JT International :
JTI is a leading global tobacco company operating in over 130 countries worldwide. One of the fastest growing international industry players over a ten year period, we market world-renowned brands such as Winston, Camel, Mild Seven, LD, Sobranie and Glamour.