Global Hazard Communication Expert - Global Regulatory

We are looking for a Global Hazard Communication Expert within our Global Regulatory Function. In this crucial role, you will:

• Classify Syngenta materials according to UN GHS and transport regulations.
• Produce and manage Safety Data Sheets for our global portfolio.
• Support hazard communication projects, SAP EHS reporting and data quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to:
  • Manage classification and labelling activities.
  • Maintain master data in SAP EHS.
  • Assess toxicological data for classification purposes in coordination with expert toxicologists.
  • Contribute to global hazard communication processes.
  • Support regulatory submissions and regional SDS authors.

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 100 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

What we are looking for?

• Degree in science (preferably post-graduate qualification), or equivalent professional experience.
• Working experience in a product safety or regulatory field.
• Knowledge of safety data sheet and hazard/transport classification processes and regulations, with experience in REACH, CLP, UN GHS beneficial.
• Experience with data preparation and analysis with an ability to analyse problems and to manage large amounts of detailed information.
• Experience with SAP EHS and SDS authoring beneficial.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and networking skills (interactions with various functions, partly remote).
• Excellent spoken and written English knowledge (ability in in other languages beneficial).

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
• Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
• You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, annual bonusses, onsite doctor, gym, canteen, and other benefits such as Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance

Learn more about our team, our mission and how we achieve our goals.

We kindly ask you to include your motivation letter, your English CV, work certificates and diploma copies in your application.

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.

Additional locations in Europe within a time zone that is within a two-hour range of CET (Central European Time) and within commutable distance to a Syngenta office can be also considered. There will be ad-hoc travel across Europe.

Did you know? 

• Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Magazine.

• Health Promotion Switzerland recognizes Syngenta's commitment to the health and well-being of its employees and awards the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites. At Syngenta, employee health and well-being are key to the company.