Raw Materials Safety Manager

Location PantinFrance
Seniority Manager
Posted Dec 17, 2025

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

Proven expertise in safety evaluation of chemical substances (cosmetic, pharmaceutical, chemical, food industries). Experience in managing complex projects and leading teams. Proficiency in international regulations, OECD toxicological tests, and alternative methods (NAM/NGRA). Strong leadership, scientific rigor, collaborative spirit, curiosity, and digital tool proficiency.

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.

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.