About the Role:
As
Global Senior Toxicologist
, you will be part of the
Food Safety & Quality department
and be the
Group subject matter expert
on toxicological food safety risks, especially
contaminants
, directly reporting to
Food Safety & Product Integrity Manager
.
Main Responsibilities:
By covering this position, you will
monitor external scientific, technical and regulatory evolutions
in the field of chemical Food Safety (e.g. environment and process contaminants) applying horizon scanning
best practices
. Moreover, you will leverage on
new developments
when relevant and evaluate potential business impact
enabling science-based and informed business decisions
.
You will
drive the risk anticipation process
from risk identification to risk mitigation, to ensure all emerging or evolving risks are managed properly, by involving all the required functions and deliver
risk assessments
in all circumstances. You implement
new state-of-the-art
toxicological assessment methodologies and tools to conduct a robust risk analysis across the value chain enabling science-based decisions to predict and prevent potential Food Safety issues.
Conducting risk assessments on the field of chemical safety, you will
support product design, sourcing, manufacturing
, also in case of crisis and incidents to enable informed business decisions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be key to
provide toxicological expertise throughout the whole product life cycle
. In this role, you will create, develop and nurture a
scientific external network
and strong partnerships,



being up to date with scientific evolutions, studies and emerging risks. You will support the creation of a
global scientific engagement strategy
on Food Safety topics as well as the building of a
scientific Advisory Board
composed of internationally recognized experts to create and maintain state-of-the art expertise within the Group. In relation to this, you will
represent the Group
in worldwide Food Safety and selected Food Safety organizations, events, conferences, etc. to increase credibility and shape external Food Safety standards.
Last but not least, you will
develop internal capabilities
with trainings, methods and tools to equip the different functions.
About You:
You bring your
Master's Degree or PhD Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or a related
field and your
solid
experience in
Quality/Food Safety/Chemical Safety/Risk Management
roles. Your
deep knowledge of the Food sector
and your background in structured, multinational companies will be a key asset for us.
You can work confidently in a
fluent English
, leveraging on your international mindset and ability to craft clear communication across diverse teams.



Your analytical skills and natural leadership will help you to meet all the ambitious goals of the function.
Are you ready to grab this unique opportunity to make the difference?
Submit the English version of your resume!
What We Offer
The role is classified at Level Dirigente under the National Collective Agreement (CCNL Dirigenti Industria). The guaranteed minimum base annual gross salary established by the CCNL for the applicable level is € ******. The compensation package also includes an annual variable component with a target of up to 25% of base salary.
The overall compensation will be determined based on the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidate.
Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits
here
.
About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of
Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in ****.
Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many
iconic brands
sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at .
DE&I; at Ferrero:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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📌 Global Senior Toxicologist (Alba)
🏢 Ferrero
📍 Alba