Product Stewardship Lead Expert (m/f/div) · Hazard and Risk Assessment

What we offer

• At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed. Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special! Find out more about the many benefits we offer: https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html

Responsibilities

• Provide functional, company-wide expertise in specific topics of toxicology and regulation to ensure business success
• Develop scientific strategies to defend the product portfolio of Evonik Industries AG
• Identify trends to further develop expertise and support strategic planning
• Establish targeted networking within internal and external committees, expert groups, and working groups
• Mentor other experts and ensure knowledge transfer through training programs
• Take responsibility for the development and implementation of effective, discipline-specific processes for harmonization and standardization

Requirements

• Completed degree in veterinary or human medicine with a specialization in toxicology/pathology, alternatively a degree in a scientific field such as chemistry, biology, or a related discipline, ideally with a PhD
• Proven ability to represent strategically in national and international expert committees (e.g., VCI, Cefic), ideally with a strong network of relevant stakeholders in chemicals legislation
• In-depth knowledge of chemicals legislation, legislative processes in the EU, and their impact on products and markets
• Extensive, including practical, experience in the field of (eco)toxicology, ideally as a board-certified toxicologist or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of animal studies and strong analytical skills in dealing with complex animal models; knowledge in epidemiology is an advantage
• Experience in leading and developing experts within the discipline
• Business-fluent German and English skills; additional language skills are an advantage
• Strong communication and teamwork skills as well as a high level of problem-solving orientation

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.