Sr. Scientist Toxicologist - Toxicology Innovation

Overview

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader operating in more than 200 countries and territories with a product portfolio that includes 23 world-famous, billion-dollar brands. From Gatorade to Quaker, LIFEWTR to Lay’s, we make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world.

Scientific Affairs is a critical partner in delivering PepsiCo’s innovation strategies, safeguarding our products and future-proofing our portfolio of foods and beverages. Working with R&D colleagues, our role is to assess the toxicological safety of ingredients, packaging and new technologies to drive safe product design. You will work closely with our cross-functional partners to identify and build pre-market pathways to successfully launch new ingredients and technologies for the foods business to aid in unlocking the portfolio of the future.

Through external collaboration and engagement, Scientific Affairs promotes and advocates for the integration of sound science into decision-making to protect public health. By representing PepsiCo in external organizations, you will encourage dialogue and support research that both advances the science and allows access to necessary tools and technologies, all while ensuring our top priority – consumer safety.

 

Our R&D organization recognizes that both the talent of our people and the scope of our impact are great, and that sharing a set of beliefs elevates our ability to reach our goals and business objectives.

As such, we encourage each other to pursue innovative solutions without fear of failure and nurture a culture where talent development and continuous learning are key priorities. We’re a global team that works collaboratively across business units and regions to deliver meaningful outcomes, smarter and faster—join us!

Responsibilities

This individual will support the North American Foods business. Bringing expertise in scientifically sound chemical hazard and safety assessment, this individual will deliver technical input to deliver new ingredient, product, and process development to support the Portfolio of the Future initiative. The incumbent will also build an external network of experts and engage with trade associations and scientific institutions to stay up to date on evolving risk assessment principles, methods, and regulatory requirements to support advocacy for science-based policies.

 

Accountabilities:

• Provide toxicological expertise and guidance to PFNA team, including recommendations on the safety and suitability of ingredients, processes, and products
• Develop scientific strategies to enable pre-market innovation of novel ingredients and technologies such as fermentation, biotechnology, and cellular technologies ensuring consumer safety
• Deliver accurate and efficient technical post-market support on matters relating to ingredient and product safety
• Communicate highly technical toxicological guidance to similarly trained as well as non-technical audiences across the organization including R&D and cross-functional leadership teams
• Work with external organizations, notably trade associations and scientific institutions, to develop and promote science-based policies which support the portfolio of the future strategy
• Actively contribute to the identification (Horizon Scanning) and implementation of scientific strategies for the management of emerging ingredient and contaminant issues relevant to PepsiCo
• Actively monitor and integrate new scientific developments, technologies, and risk assessment approaches relevant to PepsiCo’s goals and priorities

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $76,400 - $127,850
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in toxicology, pharmacology, or other related science
• Understanding and skill in toxicological risk assessment: familiarity with current and evolving risk assessment paradigms and ability to conduct and interpret risk assessments