Environmental Epidemiologist

About this opportunity:

We are looking for an Environmental Epidemiologist to join Global Human Safety team, part of our Research & Development organisation.  With experience in the conduct or review of environmental epidemiology studies, we expect you to be able to integrate information from epidemiology publications with your knowledge of exposure science (preferably in agrochemicals) and information from toxicology studies to provide expert opinions on human safety. 

Human Safety is part of Our Product Safety Team and , this position will work alongside fellow scientists from  across our international business as the subject matter expert to lead and develop the understanding of epidemiology and human health surveillance information.

Please see below an outline of the position:

• Implement a framework and vision to work cross-functionally and across regions to develop a proactive strategy and implement a framework and vision for addressing challenges and opportunities related to epidemiology and human health surveillance information.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders in developing a strategy and action plan for putting epidemiology data into context with toxicology information and human exposure scenarios. 
• Provide critical reviews of published scientific literature relating to epidemiology and be able to assess relevance of exposure and toxicology information.
• To understand and be able to provide interpretation of regulatory guidance and emerging practice in the use of epidemiology and evaluate potential outcomes.  
• Actively participate in cross-industry and external scientific forums to ensure up to date knowledge on the state of the science and advocate the future development of scientific methods and interpretation practices.
• Represent Syngenta as an expert in epidemiology and exposure science in discussions with external regulatory authorities and key stakeholders.
• Provide interpretation of epidemiology information and support the integration of data into project teams to agreed timelines and prioritise.

Required experience and skills:

• PhD or equivalent degree in Epidemiology, exposure Science or related field
• Demonstrated experience in epidemiology.
• Ability to critically evaluate study designs, data interpretation methodology and identify bias.
• Demonstrated track record of initiative and innovation.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and advocacy skills.

Desired experience:

• Toxicology.
• Capable of working effectively across geographies.
• Ability to build internal and external networks.
• Ability to identify pragmatic options whilst balancing risk/benefit, dealing with ambiguity and maintaining high standards.
• Strong and creative problem solving/interpretation skills.

In return for your skills and knowledge Syngenta will offer:

• Location Flexible 
• Competitive benefits package 
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced colleagues.

We embrace and encourage diversity, and this is what drives our innovation and lets us outperform the market. https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

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