Product Stewardship Lead Expert; m​/f​/div Hazard and Risk Assessment

Job Opportunity At Evonik

At Evonik, you're part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow's medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you'll play an essential part in helping the world's most essential industries succeed. Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos.

Whether you're a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

• Provide functional, company-wide expertise in specific topics of toxicology and regulation to ensure business success
• Develop scientific strategies to defend the product portfolio of Evonik Industries AG
• Identify trends to further develop expertise and support strategic planning
• Establish targeted networking within internal and external committees, expert groups, and working groups
• Mentor other experts and ensure knowledge transfer through training programs
• Take responsibility for the development and implementation of effective, discipline-specific processes for harmonization and standardization

• Completed degree in veterinary or human medicine with a specialization in toxicology/pathology, alternatively a degree in a scientific field such as chemistry, biology, or a related discipline, ideally with a PhD
• Proven ability to represent strategically in national and international expert committees (e.g., VCI, Cefic), ideally with a strong network of relevant stakeholders in chemicals legislation
• In-depth knowledge of chemicals legislation, legislative processes in the EU, and their impact on products and markets
• Extensive, including practical, experience in the field of (eco) toxicology, ideally as a board-certified toxicologist or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of animal studies and strong analytical skills in dealing with complex animal models; knowledge in epidemiology is an advantage
• Experience in leading and developing experts within the discipline
• Business-fluent German and English skills; additional language skills are an advantage
• Strong communication and teamwork skills as well as a high level of problem-solving orientation

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Andrea Schöhl

Company is

Evonik Operations GmbH