Associate Director, Head of Toxicology and Product Safety

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Your role at Clorox:

The Associate Director, Head of Toxicology and Product Safety will lead the Product Safety team within the Global Stewardship department, part of the broader R&D organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and compliance of our products, managing product safety programs, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to achieve our product safety objectives for the entire Clorox product portfolio by utilizing strong technical and people management skills. This role plays a pivotal part in driving product safety objectives while supporting innovation and maintaining consumer trust.

This is a hybrid position. The individual will work onsite at a Clorox location three days a week, working remotely the other two days.
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In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage the Product Safety team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to team members

• Develop and implement product safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements

• Assess existing product safety processes and procedures, recommending and implementing upgrades, as appropriate

• Lead the team in assessment of products, formulas, and ingredients; identify data gaps and design programs to establish their safety and mitigate risks

• Proactively communicate product safety guidance to business partners and other internal stakeholders

• Address global regulatory toxicology and product safety questions

• Manage in-market safety questions/issues, collaborating with different internal stakeholders/functions such as Legal, R&D, business partners

• Represent the company in product safety-related industry forums, regulatory meetings, and other external engagements, contributing to the external defense of key substances through industry associations

• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to product safety and stewardship

What we look for:

• PhD in Toxicology, Life Science, Pharmacology, or a related field

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in product safety/toxicology, preferably within a Fortune 500 CPG company, with at least 8 years in a leadership role

• Technical mastery in toxicology and product safety/risk assessment

• Proven experience in managing and leading teams

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to product safety / Regulatory experience in the safety of EPA FIFRA, CPSC and FDA Foods products is preferred

• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

• Creative thinking and smart risk-taking to re-apply knowledge and principles when new product forms need to be assessed

• Proactive and agile leadership, troubleshooting, and solution-driving skills balancing business needs while ensuring product safety

• Strong sense of ownership to develop and convey robust, principle-based positions while respecting questions or ideas from others

Workplace type:

Hybrid: This individual will be onsite three days a week at one of the Clorox locations and will work remotely the other two days.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $144,200 - $289,900–Zone B: $132,200 - $265,700–Zone C: $120,200 - $241,600

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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