Senior Technical Expert Toxicology

Syngenta Group; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical & life insurance

31.5 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Syngenta Group, headquartered in Switzerland, seeks a Senior Technical Expert Toxicology based at Jealotts Hill, UK, to lead EU regulatory toxicology work for crop protection products. You will manage complex data, interpret results, and guide cross-functional teams through regulatory submissions and risk assessments.

The role requires strong scientific writing, leadership, and the ability to engage with authorities such as EFSA and ECHA, ensuring compliance and timely product registrations.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Toxicology or closely related field with regulatory toxicology experience.
• Strong scientific writing and data interpretation skills.
• Experience in risk assessment and safety evaluation of chemical substances.

Responsibilities

• Lead toxicology project data management and 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 develop integrated strategies for new product development and extending existing registrations.
• Represent Syngenta in regulatory forums and engage with authorities (EFSA, ECHA).
• Stay current with EU regulations and emerging issues in toxicology.
• Provide technical training and contribute to best practices within the EU toxicology team.
• Participate in industry task forces and working groups.

Skills

Regulatory toxicology

Scientific writing

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Toxicology

Job description

About Syngenta
At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

Job Description

Are you looking to use your expertise in mammalian toxicology to shape the future of agricultural science?We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Expert Toxicology to join our dynamic team based in Jealotts Hill as a (Senior) technical expert in EU regulatory toxicology. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of our crop protection products in the European market. You will manage human toxicology technical project inputs into multidisciplinary EU teams, interpret complex scientific data, and provide expert guidance on regulatory requirements for active substances, metabolites, and product registration processes.

Accountabilities:

• Lead toxicology project data management and 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 develop integrated strategies for new product development and extending existing product registrations
• Represent Syngenta in regulatory forums and engage with authorities (EFSA, ECHA, etc.)
• Stay current with EU regulations, scientific developments, and emerging issues in toxicology
• Provide technical training and contribute to best practices within the EU toxicology team
• Participate in industry task forces and working groups as required

Qualifications

• BSc, MSc/Ph.D. or equivalent in Toxicology or closely related field ideally with a minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory toxicology, preferably in the agrochemical industry
• Extensive knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks for plant protection products
• Proven track record in managing complex toxicology projects and regulatory submissions
• Strong scientific writing and data interpretation skills
• Experience in risk assessment and safety evaluation of chemical substances
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams and experience mentoring junior scientists
• Demonstrated abilities in strategic thinking and problem solving
• Familiarity with current trends and emerging issues in toxicology and risk assessment
• Active participation in professional societies and industry working groups is preferred
• Ability to utilise and deploy digital skills would be an advantage

Additional Information

Jealott's Hill International Research Centre UK is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealott’s Hill is one of the main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients, new formulation technologies, product safety and technical support of our product range.
What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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