At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital initiatives for product safety and manage specialist teams in innovative projects.
- Company: Syngenta, a global leader in sustainable agriculture and crop protection.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a mission to revolutionise plant protection and ensure food security.
- Qualifications: Degree in science or related field; knowledge of EU pesticide regulations and IUCLID.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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 Lead Product Safety (PS) Europe's digital agenda, providing strategic direction and line management of specialist teams responsible for operational digital tools, IUCLID governance and IUCLID data ownership.
Represent PS Europe in cross-functional digital projects, ensuring that PS Europe data, workflows, capabilities and business requirements are delivered to the highest quality through Syngenta's broader Product Safety, regulatory and digital transformation.
Accountabilities Accountable for PS Europe's governance framework and submission strategies for IUCLID dossiers, in collaboration with regulatory colleagues.
Responsible for IUCLID governance and data quality strategies for PS data.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of internal IUCLID data expertise, alongside managing effective strategies for the use of external capabilities and capacity.
Digital Transformation Strategy Ensures PS Europe business requirements are embedded in the broader digital transformation program including data platforms, AI and regulatory digital initiatives, with delivery of operational data and science delivery needs.
Provides the PS Europe Leadership Team with clear, timely communication on digital program developments, tools, implications and opportunities for the function.
Team Leadership Leads a team of operational specialists to deliver automation and IUCLID data priorities.
Drives digital automation initiatives in Europe Operations, establishing efficient, scalable ways of working.
Leads organisational change associated with the adoption of new digital tools and workflows, building team capability and confidence through structured change and communications approaches.
Qualifications Knowledge Degree or equivalent qualification in a science, regulatory or digital/data-related discipline.
Strong knowledge of the EU pesticide regulatory framework, including EFSA processes, AIR, NAS and MRL submissions.
Working knowledge of IUCLID (structure, submission workflows, data standards).
Familiarity with regulatory and operational tools used in PS Europe (e. g.
Smart Choice, Veeva Vault, Smartsheet) and awareness of enterprise data platforms and AI-enabled workflows.
Understanding of data governance principles including data ownership, quality management and FAIR data standards.
Experience Significant experience in a Product Safety, Regulatory or related R
