Global Toxicology Manager

About the Role 

The Global Toxicology Manager is responsible for identifying and assessing food safety risks by monitoring the scientific and regulatory landscape and supporting the business in anticipating, preventing, and managing risks related to chemical contaminants. This role serves as the global subject-matter expert in toxicology and chemical contaminants, partnering with global, regional, and local stakeholders to ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and business continuity. The position also drives emerging risk assessment, risk communication, and continuous improvement of Barry Callebaut’s Food Safety Management System. 

Key Responsibilities Include 

• Lead the screening of scientific and regulatory developments to identify emerging food safety risks related to ingredients, packaging materials, and products. 

• Deliver toxicological risk assessments to support product development, incident management, crisis response, and business decision-making. 

• Build and maintain networks with scientific experts, industry associations, and external organizations to support food safety objectives. 

• Develop databases, tools, and resources that strengthen food safety risk assessment capabilities. 

• Create and deliver food safety training programs focused on toxicology, chemistry, product safety, and risk prevention. 

• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of global food safety standards, guidelines, and recommendations. 

• Monitor compliance against Barry Callebaut food safety standards and drive corrective actions where gaps are identified. 

• Own the global contaminant surveillance program, including sampling plans, trend analysis, reporting, and escalation of risks. 

• Provide technical leadership and expertise on toxicology, product safety, and food chemical contaminant issues. 

• Support issue management activities and lead cross-functional food safety projects when required. 

• Collaborate with research institutions, regulatory agencies, and industry groups on emerging risks and new technologies. 

About You 

• Master’s degree in Food Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology, or a related scientific discipline is required. 

• Advanced education in toxicology, food safety, biology, physiology, pharmacology, nutritional sciences, or related fields is required; a PhD is an advantage. 

• Board certification in Toxicology (e.g., ERT) is preferred. 

• Experience in chemical toxicological risk assessment within an industrial environment is required. 

• 7–10 years of experience within a GFSI-certified food manufacturing environment is required. 

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and product safety risk assessment is required. 

• Experience reviewing, interpreting, summarizing, and communicating scientific literature is required. 

• Knowledge of new toxicological risk assessment methodologies, including computational and in vitro approaches, is preferred. 

• Strong project management, stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills are required. 

• Experience working with customers, auditors, regulatory agencies, audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement programs is preferred. 

• Advanced data analysis skills, including Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, are required. 

• Willingness to travel approximately 20% is required.