Position Title: Associate Principal
Scientist, Cosmetics Product Safety & Toxicology, L'Oreal Research &
Innovation
Location: Clark, New Jersey (Hybrid)
Department: Product Safety, SRCM (Safety,
Regulatory, Claims, & Microbiology)
For more than one
hundred years, L'Oreal believes that beauty needs Science. In a world now
transformed by digital technology and the emergence of new scientific domains,
we are confident in our ability to turn these opportunities into major
innovations, closely linked to the new consumer expectations all over the
world. Science & Technology are allowing us to invent safe, trustable,
sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change
people's lives.
L'Oreal Research
& Innovation (R&I) has continuously invested upstream in its research
with a high level of ambition. Our 4,100 L'Oreal R&I people are talented
and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way,
open to the world. L'Oreal, Research & Innovation is a vast,
multidisciplinary, scientific community working in more than 30 specialized
fields, spread out across the world in 21 research centers across 6 regional
hubs, 14 evaluation centers, and 49 scientific and regulatory departments. Our
employees represent over 60 nationalities and are united for one passion: to
invent and perfect innovative, high-performance products for the well-being of
all across the world.
To
discover more on our scientific and technical functions at L'Oreal Research
& Innovation, please check out our website
The Product Safety
Department is responsible for the safety evaluation, testing and documentation
of raw materials and finished products developed, or acquired by L'Oreal USA,
in compliance with global regulations and guidelines. This position requires an in-depth working
knowledge of toxicology and safety risk assessment principles and includes
providing technical leadership to a team of highly technical individuals
responsible for the review and compliance of the safety of raw materials and
finished products as well as the support of claims related to product safety.
We are seeking
an Associate Principal Scientist to
join our Product Safety & Toxicology
team in our Clark Research
facility, supporting the evaluation of our Cosmetics
metier. The Product Safety team is part of the Safety, Regulatory, Claims
and Micro (SRCM) team that supports the work for R&I and the Americas zone.
As an Associate Principal Scientist in our Product
Safety & Toxicology team, your main responsibilities are:
- Provide technical leadership
and development within the Product Safety function of SRC Americas with
regard to cosmetics, OTC monograph products, drugs, medical devices and
chemicals throughout the product lifecycle. - Develop a strong interface
with all global stakeholders, particularly R&I and Business divisions. - Provide technical leadership
and direction to cross-functional international teams across multiple
product categories. - Provide the expertise
required to defend Group's safety policy and projects before the relevant
authorities and stakeholders. - To work with senior
management on safety-related issues in terms of company responses and
positions on our products and safety protocols. - Contribute to the long term
mission of the group in evaluating raw materials and the clinical safety
trials on the finished products as well as the review of health-related
consumer events pertaining to products. - To assist in working towards
the harmonization of safety testing protocols and determinations of the
necessary evaluations needed for raw materials and finished products. - Follow toxicology-related
issues to identify those that may have local and global regulatory impacts
(CIR, RIFM, ANVISA, Health Canada, and other testing requirements of
regulatory agencies). - Represent L'Oreal in trade
associations and other external liaison scientific task forces and monitor
key safety-related issues related to company interest and make
recommendations to management regarding possible courses of action. - Lead cross-disciplinary
projects initiated within the Worldwide Safety Evaluation network. - May represent the Product
Safety team as technical contact on projects requiring coordination
between multiple work units.
To Succeed in this Position, You Have:
- A completed Ph.D. in
Pharmacology/Toxicology or closely related field required - 5-7 years of post-PhD
experience in cosmetics/personal care/consumer healthcare industries
required - Proven track record in
providing technical leadership in field of expertise - Relevant product safety
expertise in the cosmetic, OTC, consumer health care, medical device
and/or pharmaceutical industries, with global vision of the profession - Expertise with New Approach
Methodologies (NAMs) and/or Computational toxicology - Highly conversant
and knowledgeable in principles of toxicological risk assessments - DABT or ERT is a plus
- Participation in various
technical & liaison organizations within the industry - Excellent communication
(verbal and written) and interpersonal skills - Ability to analyze and
summarize complex safety-related issues and initiatives for key business
target audiences. - Proven leadership skills with
a strong results orientation, positive "hands on" attitude and a
sense of urgency to get things done with demonstrated grace and even
temperament under pressure. - Full proficiency in English,
additional Spanish or French language skills a plus - The ability to be onsite, in
the office as this is an essential function of the position (required) - Authorization to work in the
United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis, without the need
for legal sponsorship now or in the future (required)
What's In It For You:
- Corporate Short-Term
Incentives (Corporate Profit-Sharing Bonus, Individual Performance Bonuses
based on level) - Competitive Benefit
Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan) - Hybrid Work Policy (Up to 2
Days per week work from home for eligible roles, subject to manager
approval) - Flexible Time Off (Paid
Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time,
Summer Fridays & More!) - Access to Company Perks (VIP Access
to L'Oreal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products) - Learning & Development
Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn
Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!) - Employee Resource
Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads) - Access to Mental Health &
Wellness Programs
Don't meet every single requirement? At
L'Oreal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative
workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't
align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we
encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or
other roles!
We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not
discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment
practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or
disability, or any other legally protected status.
If you require a
reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability
under applicable law, please email [emailprotected].
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others will not be considered.
Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our
highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced
protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must
all operate with the shared responsibility for each other's health & safety
in mind.
L'Oreal USA, Inc
flex time, 401(k), remote work
Nov 10, 2024