Senior Principal Toxicologist

Job Overview

Senior Principal Toxicologist role manages day‑to‑day toxicology activities, enabling KDP to innovate and commercialize safe food and beverages. Works side‑by‑side with Quality, Nutrition, Chemistry, Regulatory and Legal, playing a key role in product development of all beverage categories through application of toxicology science, consumption data and risk assessment. Supports analysis/actions related to Chemicals of Concern program and new regulations. Looks for high‑performance team‑oriented member with strong technical and academic excellence.

Position Responsibilities

• Effectively execute department strategies to support world‑class competency in toxicology, food safety and compliance.
• Contribute to thought leadership on established toxicology methods and lead risk assessment for finished product, ingredients and packaging.
• Apply toxicological assessment to innovation, product application, food safety and productivity initiatives.
• Support internal and external legal counsel with science‑based risk assessment.
• Ensure highest standards in quality and regulatory compliance, staying abreast of external regulatory changes.
• Use statistical analysis and data science tools for decision making.
• Understand business and product categories, working cross‑functionally.
• Use independent judgment to make decisions and risk assessment.
• Represent KDP as the scientific expert working with outside organizations, committees and other assignments; review, design studies and submit proposals.
• Monitor budget.

Requirements

• PhD in toxicology; background in food or beverage preferred.
• Experience in Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology preferred.
• Recognized authority within the field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% (domestic and international).

Total Rewards

• Salary Range: $130,700 – $190,000.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement.
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.