Environmental Fate Metabolism Study Manager

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow healthy and nutritious food while taking care of the planet. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers.

Are you a proactive problem solver with a passion for driving technical innovation? Do you enjoy solving complex analytical problems and delivering innovative technical solutions? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental Fate Metabolism Study Manager to join our Analytical Methods & Metabolism (AMM) team and take on the challenge of elucidating the metabolic fate of our active ingredients in the environment.

Working within a highly collaborative team of study managers and technical experts, you will have the challenge to apply your scientific background to fate metabolism data and share insights to project teams to support the registration of sustainable crop protection products. A recent example is the registration of TYMIRIUM technology which protects crops against soil-borne pests.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the timely delivery of business critical data generated at CROs, being responsible for protocol design, evaluation of data and reviewing/authorising company reports.
• Elucidating insights from fate metabolism data and reporting expert conclusions to metabolism teams.
• Independently providing technical assistance and innovative solutions to external suppliers to facilitate transfer of technical knowledge.
• Developing expert knowledge and understanding of fate metabolism as well as relevant global regulatory guidance documents and their implication to our study designs.
• Serving as a scientific contributor, providing expertise to metabolism teams and other functional areas as required.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in a biology/chemistry or related discipline.
• Experience of conducting or managing environmental fate metabolism studies to meet GLP standards and familiarity of the relevant Regulatory Test Guidelines.
• Experience of generating key insights from data sets.
• Active scientific participation and collaboration with colleagues in industry, contract research or regulatory agencies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating strong organizational and analytical problem solving skills.
• Keen attention to detail and adaptability to learn and apply new skills.
• Knowledge of compound metabolism in the environment would be beneficial.
• Experience of accessing services through third-party organisations would be advantageous.

Our site 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:

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Large campus environment.
• A position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• The chance to work as part of a global team to address the current and future needs of the agricultural sector.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

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.