Position Title: Principal Scientist , Medical Incubator Center Product Safety & Toxicology

Location: Clark, New Jersey (Hybrid)

Department: Product Safety, SRCM (Safety, Regulatory, Claims, & Microbiology)

Reports Into: Senior Vice President, SRCM

For more than one hundred years, L’Oréal 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’Oréal Research & Innovation (R&I) has continuously invested upstream in its research with a high level of ambition. Our 4,100 L'Oréal R&I people are talented and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way, open to the world. L’Oréal, 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.

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The Product Safety Department is responsible for building the safety assessments of the future at L’Oréal. The individual will serve as critical member of the team responsible for the safety evaluation, testing and documentation of raw materials and finished formulations developed by, or acquired by L’Oréal USA, in compliance with global regulations and guidelines. This is a technical role that will require in-depth working knowledge of toxicology and risk assessment principles. Computational toxicology and new approach methodology (NAMs) expertise (e.g., in silico predictions, PBPK modeling, Toxico-Cheminformatics, etc.) is highly desirable.

L’Oréal USA is currently seeking a talented, innovative, and experienced Principal Scientist to join our Safety, Regulatory, Claims and Microbiology (SRCM) team located at our Clark, New Jersey Research & Innovation facility. This position will be dedicated to supporting the work of the Medical Incubator Center (MIC), a new collaborative initiative between L’Oréal Research & Innovation and L’Oréal’s Dermatologic to fast-track disruptive innovations for the medical aesthetic and physician dispensing channel (focusing on the Skin Better Science and SkinCeuticals brands) and to continue building L’Oréal’s thought leadership in this space.

As a Principal Scientist in our Product Safety & Toxicology team, your main responsibilities are:

• Work in close collaboration (locally & internationally) with cross-functional teams, including chemists, scientists, and business partners while serving as a primary point of contact and coordinator of novel and innovative projects within the SRCM department.
• Provide support to our newly created Medical Incubator Center (MIC). This initiative is a collaboration between L’Oréal’s Research & Innovation and the Dermatologic Beauty Division to fast-track disruptive innovations for the medical aesthetic and physician dispensing channel.
• Have direct/hands-on responsibilities of conducting safety evaluation of novel chemical/biological ingredients as well as other innovative medical technologies.
• Play a leading role in coordinating efforts within SRCM to leverage existing internal expertise and build/develop external expertise.
• Work with senior management on safety-related issues in terms of company responses and positions on our products and safety protocols.
• Develop a strong interface with all global stakeholders, particularly R&I and Business divisions.
• Provide the expertise required to defend Group's safety policy and projects before the relevant authorities and stakeholders.
• Assist in working towards the harmonization of safety testing protocols and determinations of the necessary evaluations needed for raw materials, finished products, and other novel technologies.
• Lead cross-disciplinary projects initiated within the Worldwide SRCM network.

To Succeed in this Position, You Have:

• A completed Ph.D. in Pharmacology/Toxicology or closely related field required
• 10+ years of progressive technical and leadership experience.
• Proven track record in providing technical leadership in field of expertise.
• Deep technical experience/expertise in the field of product safety, primary experience in pharma/medical field highly desirable.
• Expertise in the use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and strategies in supporting the safety of new materials/technologies is highly desirable.
• DABT or ERT board-certified is a plus.
• Strong political acumen, strategic thinking, and transversal leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to successfully engage cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze and summarize complex safety-related issues and initiatives for key business target audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities, paying particular attention to deadlines and agreed-to deliverables.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines related to safety assessment and toxicology will be a plus.
• Creative problem solving and 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.
• Strong computer and digital experience are 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’Oréal’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'Oréal, 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.

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