At a Glance
- Tasks: Support toxicology projects and ensure compliance for crop protection products in Europe.
- Company: Join Syngenta, a leader in sustainable agriculture and innovative crop protection.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, collaborative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with opportunities to engage with regulatory authorities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global food security while working with cutting-edge science.
- Qualifications: Degree in life sciences; PhD preferred, with strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
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.
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
Toxicology - Technical Expert employer: Syngenta
Syngenta is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from a diverse culture and a comprehensive benefits package that supports both personal and career growth, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in production technical support.
