Toxicology - Technical 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

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

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers’ success. To support this mission, we are seeking a motivated Technical Expert – Toxicology to join our dynamic team based in Jealott’s Hill as Technical Expert in the EU regulatory toxicology team. In this role, you will contribute to ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of our crop protection products in the European market. You will support human toxicology technical project inputs into multidisciplinary EU teams, interpret complex scientific data, and engage with regulatory requirements for active substances, metabolites, and product registration processes.

Accountabilities

• 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

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

Growth & Development

This role offers the opportunity to broaden your expertise beyond hazard assessment into non-dietary risk assessment (NDRA), with structured development pathways available for candidates who demonstrate aptitude and interest in this area. Candidates with an existing foundation in risk assessment methodology are particularly encouraged to apply.

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.
• 36-hour working week.

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.