Senior Manager, Toxicology

Job Description Summary: The Senior Manager, Toxicology develops and applies novel toxicological approaches to scientific challenges pertaining to ingredient safety, packaging, and crop protection. The successful candidate will play a role leading and evolving the Company’s approach to risk assessment and will develop programs to ensure the Company’s ingredients and products are safe for their intended use. This work will occur in a technically challenging and globally diverse business environment involving regulators, consumers, and other key stakeholders. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Risk Assessment and Ingredient Safety and is a critical member of the global team.This role is based out of Atlanta, GA.What You’ll Do:Build an understanding of toxicological issues impacting the Company’s ingredients, packaging, and crop protection technologies.Assist in the development and deployment of human safety risk assessments for the Company’s ingredients and products, with an emphasis on applying novel and traditional approaches to toxicological risk assessment.Partner with cross-functional business teams and Operating Units to create scientific programs that will address both local and global scientific challenges raised by regulators and key stakeholders.Share scientific expertise with selected external organizations to influence outcomes and advance our scientific and regulatory strategiesCommunicate internally and to business partners on risk assessment outcomes and provide guidance on risk management where appropriateContribute to the evolution of TCCC’s approach to risk assessment/risk management to deliver the current and future needs of the Business.What you’ll Need:Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Toxicology or related disciplineDiplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT), preferredRelated Work Experience:2-3 years of working in either the consumer product industry, contract laboratories, or consulting agencies specializing in toxicologyFunctional Skills:Demonstrated experience with the latest practices in risk assessment involving PBPK models, dose-response modeling, including benchmark dose software. Must have proven technical expertise.Experience in estimating dietary exposures to food additives and contaminants using advanced modeling techniques. This includes practical applications of alternative or in silico assessment approaches such as Quantitative Structure -Activity Relationships (QSAR) or Threshold of Toxicological ConcernExperience in developing toxicity values (reference doses, cancer slopes, benchmark dose) based on technical reviews of toxicology and epidemiology literature. This includes identifying critical studies that will drive the toxicity values and identifying the strengths and weakness of those studies and any uncertainties in the studies or the literature overall.Ability to develop risk assessment programs with special consideration of sensitive groups such as children, the elderly and those with underlying diseaseExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey scientific subject matter in a simple manner to diverse audiences.Experience writing clearly, both in scientific documents/publications and for lay audiences.Strong understanding of GLP and OECD testing requirements as well as criteria utilized by major regulatory bodies (such as US FDA, EFSA, JECFA) when evaluating safetyThe Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.Skills:Chemistry, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Environmental Science, Food Safety and Sanitation (Inactive), Food Sciences, Food Technology, Green Solutions, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Microbiological Test, Nutritional Science, People Management, Product Development, Quality Control (QC), Scientific Research, Sensory Testing, Sustainability, Waterfall ModelPay Range:United States: 131,000 - 153,000 USD Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.Location(s):United States of AmericaCity/Cities:AtlantaTravel Required:00% - 25%Relocation Provided:NoJob Posting End Date:November 15, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.SummaryLocation: US - GA - AtlantaType: Full time