Toxicology Manager

Company: Cytec Industries
Location: Symrna, GA
Status: Full time
Salary:
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Job Description:
Knowledge and experience required to function effectively in this position:
o A PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology or closely related field is required. Board certification (e.g. ABT, ERT, or equivalent) is strongly desired.
o A minimum of 10 to 15 years of chemical industry experience.
o Proven success in creating and sustaining strong relationships with business partners, as well as throughout the entire internal organization.
o A track record of practical operational experience demonstrating sound decision-making within a complex organization and enlisting support for key initiatives.
o Demonstrated credibility in the scientific community through successful management of regulatory and compliance issues.
o Ability to bridge commercial and scientific needs in key product areas, as shown by prior achievements in the face of similar challenges.
o Familiarity with global regulatory agencies that oversee Cytec products, coupled with a keen understanding of the complexity and diversity inherent in global regulatory policy.
o Must have proven success in leading successful teams which have an interface with external partners.

Specific experience -
• Knowledge of general toxicology (e.g. acute, chronic, neurotoxicology, reproductive toxicology, genetic toxicology, environmental aspects, risk assessment, etc)
• Understanding of best practices in toxicology and product stewardship
• Experience in working with contract toxicology testing labs. Familiarity with OECD and GLP-compliant toxicology testing placement, monitoring and reporting.
• Program management skills to meet diverse internal and external program needs
• Major regulatory compliance programs (TSCA, REACH, HPV, global chemical inventory regulatory)
• Ability to manage data effectively (Six Sigma training a plus), knowledge of Cytec CIMS, WERCs system
• Familiarity with Global hazard communication requirements
• PRSA SOPs and policies
• Knowledge and familiarity with Cytec operating units, businesses and chemistry
• Involves about 20% travel to Cytec sites, scientific meetings, trade associations
• Management experience for direct reports sometimes located at other Cytec sites (including international).

Essential Position Functions:
• Work closely and coordinately with Global regulatory team to insure that regulatory obligations are met for all Cytec products.
• Efficiently manage a budget of over M $ 1-2 per year, partnering with R&D groups to expedite new product development. Guide existing products through new testing programs required for REACH and Extended HPV. Provide reporting and summarizing functions for toxicology testing program.
• Lead teams to work in focused project areas as they impact toxicology issues. Must analyze program components, set workable timelines and manage deliverables. Provide program plans and progress reports to business managers.
• Manage direct reports, mentoring and encouraging communication, productivity, and professional development opportunities.
• Respond to toxicology issues for the company and industry, as they arise, developing response positions, support documents, action plans and closure.

Marginal Position Functions:
o Provide toxicological and technical expertise on Cytec committees.
o Provide input to departmental budget process as concerns toxicology programs and personnel.
o Participate in PSRA leadership team to develop programs for internal performance.
o Prepares toxicology summaries and product risk assessments
o Prepares environmental risk assessments

Contact Information:
Job Code: SHEToxMgr
E-mail: courtney.travis@cytec.com
Website: http://www.cytec.com