EU Regulatory Toxicology Expert

Syngenta; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

31.5 days annual holiday + 8 UK bank/h

36-hour working week

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking a Technical Expert – Toxicology to join our EU regulatory toxicology team at Jealott’s Hill. You will ensure safety and regulatory compliance for plant protection products in the European market, supporting human toxicology inputs into multidisciplinary teams and interacting with regulatory bodies.

The role focuses on interpreting complex data, contributing to active substance and product registration processes, and developing strategies with cross-functional teams to meet EU

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences, biology, biomedicine, chemistry, or a related field — PhD preferred.
• Good knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks, ideally in the plant protection products sector.
• Experience in managing toxicology projects and contributing to regulatory submissions.
• Strong scientific writing and data interpretation skills.
• Experience or background in risk assessment and safety evaluation of chemical substances is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with current trends and emerging issues in toxicology and risk assessment.
• Ability to utilise digital skills would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support toxicology project data management and contribute to strategy development for EU project teams.
• Prepare and review toxicology sections of regulatory submissions for EU plant protection product registrations and renewals.
• Collaborate with risk assessment teams to communicate safety evaluations.
• Work cross-functionally to support integrated strategies for new product development and extending existing product registrations.
• Engage with regulatory authorities (EFSA, ECHA, etc.) and contribute to regulatory forums as appropriate.
• Stay current with EU regulations, scientific developments, and emerging issues in toxicology.
• Contribute to technical training and best practices within the EU toxicology team.
• Participate in industry task forces and working groups as required.

Skills

Toxicology

Regulatory submissions

Scientific writing

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Digital skills

Education

Life sciences degree

PhD preferred

Tools

Regulatory knowledge tools

Job description

Syngenta is seeking a Technical Expert – Toxicology to join our EU regulatory toxicology team at Jealott’s Hill. You will ensure safety and regulatory compliance for plant protection products in the European market, supporting human toxicology inputs into multidisciplinary teams and interacting with regulatory bodies.

The role focuses on interpreting complex data, contributing to active substance and product registration processes, and developing strategies with cross-functional teams to meet EU