SAFETY ASSESSOR (Clichy, France)

We are L’Oréal. We don’t just create brands, we shape the way the world experiences beauty (and that takes a lot of exciting careers). Intrigued?

A Day in the Life

Within our Worldwide Safety Evaluation (WSE) team, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the beauty products loved by millions around the globe. Reporting to the Safety Evaluation leadership, you will collaborate with a diverse team of experts across France, the US, and China, working closely with Regulatory, Claim Substantiation, and Microbiology teams to transform scientific excellence into real-world consumer safety.

Your main responsibilities will be:

1. Advanced Safety Assessment & Hazard Characterization

• Identify and characterize potential toxicological hazards of cosmetic ingredients using the Read-across approach (structural, non-biological, and biological analogy).
• Identify data gaps and propose New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), including in silico and in vitro assays to enhance assessment.
• Implement Next-Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA) and define testing programs (in vitro and clinical) for raw materials and formulas.

2. Strategic Collaboration & Innovation

• Partner closely with Research and Innovation (R&I) labs and key stakeholders to assess innovative ingredients and future products.
• Extend safety evaluation beyond traditional cosmetics to include packaging and non-conventional product formats.
• Proactively seek ways to challenge the status quo by implementing innovative safety strategies that improve R&I processes.

3. Regulatory Strategy & Scientific Advocacy

• Generate high-quality regulatory documentation and address post-marketing safety challenges.
• Contribute to ingredient defense dossiers considering international regulations, environmental factors, and product innovations.
• Act as a L’Oréal Ambassador, representing the Group at scientific organizations, workshops, and industry task forces to advocate for our global safety standards.

We Are Looking For

• Scientific excellence combined with a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset.
• Proactive attitude with a high sense of responsibility and project ownership.
• Data & Digital oriented: comfortable with digital tools and data-driven scientific approaches.
• Collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills in multicultural environments.
• Agile and solutions-oriented: able to manage competing priorities and think ‘outside the box.’

You are the ideal candidate if you have:

• A PhD and/or Master’s degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Veterinary Science, Chemistry, or Biology.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in toxicology, including a proven track record as a Safety Assessor in the industry (Chemicals, Pharma, Cosmetics, Food, etc.) or regulatory agencies.
• Experience across multiple sectors is considered a significant plus.
• Full professional fluency in English (French is a plus).

What’s In It For You

Life is too short for a boring career. That’s why at L’Oréal, you don’t just start a job; you embark on an adventure. You will be encouraged to take risks, challenge the status quo, and leave your mark on the future of the beauty industry through scientific excellence.

• An environment where you can step out of your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential.
• Real responsibilities from day one - at L’Oréal, you are in the driver’s seat of your career.
• A place where people of all backgrounds are accepted, can express themselves, thrive, and are celebrated!
• A chance to contribute to something bigger through our societal and environmental commitments.

Who We Are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For over a century, L’Oréal has been dedicated to ‘Creating the beauty that moves the world.’ Our Research & Innovation department is at the heart of this mission, ensuring that every product we launch meets the highest standards of safety and performance. We harness Science & Tech to understand our consumers and optimize our formulas. Our experts use state-of-the-art methodology to invent safe, sustainable, and high-performance beauty experiences that change people’s lives.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment processes and promoting every candidate ethically and fairly. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any candidate for employment based on gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, background, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ready to shape the future of L’Oréal Beauty? Apply now and let’s start the conversation!

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