Industrial Dermatologist

About PlanetHerb

Planet Herb is one of the trading name under AXR Group Pty Ltd. Under our own brand we make export supplements, vitamins, skin care products for Australian and overseas clients. Our in-house laboratory tests with FTIR, UV/VIS, GC, HPLC and ICP. Made in Australia for the world.

About the role

You will assess the safety, tolerability and performance of topical products developed or made by PlanetHerb. This is a non-clinical role. You will design and oversee skin safety studies, write safety assessments and advise formulators on ingredient choice.

Key responsibilities

• Design and oversee skin irritation, sensitisation and phototoxicity studies, in vitro and in vivo, including managing test houses.
• Review ingredient safety, using safety data, published dermal toxicology and exposure assumptions.
• Prepare safety assessments and dermatological evaluation reports for products.
• Support tolerability and efficacy studies, including protocol and consent review.
• Advise formulators on ingredient selection and concentration limits.
• Support claims substantiation for topical products.
• Work with the regulatory team on Australian requirements for topical and cosmetic products (TGA and ACCC).

Essential requirements

• Specialist qualification in dermatology (FACD or equivalent), or a PhD in dermatological science, toxicology or pharmacology.
• At least three years' experience in dermatology research, product safety or topical product testing.
• Knowledge of dermal toxicology and patch testing methods.
• Understanding of Australian requirements for topical and cosmetic products.
• Strong scientific report-writing skills.

Desirable

• Experience in contract or industrial dermatology studies.
• Familiarity with OECD test guidelines for skin testing.
• Formulation experience with topical actives.
• Experience with botanical and natural actives.

The person we are looking for

• Rigorous about study design, and willing to stop a product when the data does not support it.
• Writes safety conclusions that formulators and regulators can act on.

How to apply

Email your resume to [email protected] with the role title in the subject line. AXR Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.