Chanel Raw Materials Safety Manager
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Chanel seeks a Raw Materials Safety Manager in Pantin to ensure the safety of raw materials and packaging. Requires a PhD in a relevant field and over 10 years of experience.
Overview
Chanel, an esteemed independent luxury brand, is renowned for its commitment to creative freedom and human potential. As part of its Parfums Beauté division, Chanel focuses on enhancing the unique beauty of every woman through its innovative fragrance, makeup, and skincare products. The brand's research and innovation efforts are supported by over 250 scientists across five research centers, dedicated to understanding women's needs and developing the next generation of Chanel products.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of raw materials and packaging by adhering to international standards and integrating new risk assessment methodologies (NAM/NGRA).
- Define safety policies and toxicological evaluation strategies for raw materials.
- Lead and develop a team of two toxicologists.
- Oversee the continuous update of toxicological profiles, incorporating regulatory and scientific advancements.
- Represent Chanel in technical groups and with external partners, maintaining active scientific and regulatory surveillance.
- Collaborate closely with Innovation, Regulatory Affairs, Formulation, Packaging, Purchasing teams, and external experts.
Qualifications
- Advanced scientific degree (PhD or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or pharmacy with a specialization in human toxicology.
Skills
Experience
Over 10 years of confirmed experience in chemical substance safety evaluation, project management, and team leadership.
Education
PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Pantin, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 108 open positions in Pantin on Cerulean, with 1 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.743 open roles, including 97 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.297 open roles — 120 of them newly added.
Benefits
Employees will be immersed in a dynamic, innovative, and learning-focused environment where creativity and human values are prioritized.
Culture
Chanel offers a unique work environment where creativity, development, and industrialization processes are unparalleled. The company values diversity in all its forms, fostering a rich and inclusive team atmosphere.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.