Product Stewardship Toxicologist

About This Role

This role involves safeguarding the integrity of products across both combustible and Next Generation Product (NGP) portfolios. It requires applying specialist expertise in toxicology to blend science, innovation, and real-world impact, shaping how ingredients and materials are understood and assessed. The position drives the future direction of the toxicological strategy, with oversight of the Product Stewardship Testing Programme to ensure products meet high standards of safety, compliance, and scientific excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert toxicological advice on the evaluation and testing of ingredients and finished products, ensuring high professional standards and sound scientific interpretation
• Act as the Toxicology and Product Risk Assessment Subject Matter Expert (SME) across various projects and other regulatory and research activities
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of risk assessment, exposure, and consumption models, ensuring they are fit for purpose, cost-effective, and aligned with regulatory expectations
• Deliver expert input on health-related consumer complaints in accordance with internal RAP processes and the EU General Product Safety Directive
• Ensure timely and compliant technical outputs, including toxicological profiles, reporting database maintenance, and submission of documentation to EU and Rest of World (RoW) teams
• Monitor regulatory and scientific developments, maintain professional accreditation, represent the organisation externally, and contribute to the interpretation of new or evolving toxicological regulations

Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification (or equivalent) in Toxicology with at least 3 years’ experience in a commercial, industrial, or regulatory environment
• EU Registered Toxicologist (ERT) status, or equivalent professional accreditation
• Strong ability to review, interpret, and critically evaluate scientific literature, contextualising key developments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex scientific information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Self-motivated, logical, and reliable, with the ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, supported by strong influencing skills and good IT proficiency

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package with bonus scheme and further benefits
• Inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose
• Opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace
• Be a part of a purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for consumers

About the Company

Imperial Brands is an international company, the fourth largest in its industry, operating across 120 markets. It is an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. The company is transforming and its ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Its agility and collaboration are driving ambitions, innovation and success, all supported by award-winning development programmes that create exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. The company is fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.