EU Toxicology Expert: Regulatory Submissions & Risk

Syngenta; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday + 8 UKs

Job summary

Syngenta invites applications for a Technical Expert - Toxicology based at Jealott's Hill. You will support human toxicology project inputs within EU teams, interpret complex scientific data, and engage with regulatory requirements for active substances and product registrations.

You will work cross-functionally to support risk assessment, contribute to regulatory submissions (EFSA, ECHA) and stay current with EU toxicology developments, while helping to train the team and advance best practices

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 advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 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

Scientific writing

Data interpretation

Communication

Team collaboration

Digital skills

Education

Life sciences degree (PhD preferred)

Job description

Syngenta invites applications for a Technical Expert - Toxicology based at Jealott's Hill. You will support human toxicology project inputs within EU teams, interpret complex scientific data, and engage with regulatory requirements for active substances and product registrations.

You will work cross-functionally to support risk assessment, contribute to regulatory submissions (EFSA, ECHA) and stay current with EU toxicology developments, while helping to train the team and advance best practices