Director, Quality Assurance
Core
Enterprise leadership for chemical safety, food toxicology, and ingredient risk assessment to protect consumers and ensure regulatory compliance across the food manufacturing network.
Role type
Director, Chemical Safety & Toxicology (Senior IC with strategy & governance)
Builds
Enterprise standards, risk mitigation plans, technical governance frameworks, and incident response capabilities for chemical contaminants and food contact materials.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Chemical Safety & Toxicology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
chemical hazard identification, toxicological risk assessment, exposure assessment, regulatory toxicology, analytical chemistry, incident response, technical governance, cross-functional risk decision-making, external laboratory strategy, team leadership
Preferred skills
Ph.D. in Toxicology/Food Science, Board certification in Toxicology, HACCP/PCQI/Lean Six Sigma certifications, expertise in pesticides/heavy metals/mycotoxins/allergens
Technologies
GC/MS, LC/QTOF, ICPMS
Responsibilities
Develop enterprise strategy for chemical safety and toxicology; serve as subject matter expert for hazard evaluation and regulatory interpretation; lead technical response for safety incidents and recalls; represent the company in external scientific and regulatory forums; build internal capability through training and coaching; establish metrics and dashboards for risk monitoring.
Seniority
Director, enterprise-level strategy & mentorship