CareerPlan

Regulatory Toxicologist- Food & Feed Safety

Southampton, gbFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Deliver expert scientific and regulatory advice on toxicological hazard and risk assessment for food and feed products in UK and EU markets.

Role type

Senior Regulatory Toxicologist (Food & Feed Safety)

Builds

Regulatory dossiers, safety assessments, and technical advice for clients developing and registering food/feed products.

Domain

Food safety, feed safety, regulatory toxicology, risk assessment

Required skills

toxicological hazard/risk assessment, exposure assessment, regulatory dossier preparation, weight-of-evidence analysis, read-across methodologies, client engagement, project leadership

Preferred skills

postgraduate qualification in toxicology, experience with new approach methodologies, coaching less experienced colleagues

Technologies

EFSA, UK FSA regulatory frameworks, read-across, grouping, new approach methodologies

Responsibilities

Lead toxicological data evaluation and establish health-based guidance values; coordinate exposure assessments for consumers, animals, and workers; lead regulatory submissions and authority engagement; structure and deliver complex multidisciplinary projects; engage directly with clients to present findings and recommendations.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership