Head of Human Safety - Europe

Are you ready to shape the future of crop protection safety across Europe? Syngenta Crop Protection is seeking an exceptional leader to head our Human Safety Platform, driving scientific excellence and regulatory compliance in our Product Safety Team.

You will lead a team of 35 specialists across Europe, providing expert guidance in toxicology, risk assessment, and human safety for our crop protection portfolio. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop and implement science-based strategies that ensure our products meet the highest safety standards while supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities will include;

• Leading the Human Safety team's delivery of safety assessments and regulatory submissions to support business objectives in region Europe.
• Partnering with Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs leaders to ensure the provision of appropriate science plans to meet regulatory requirements in Europe, delivered to time and cost and aligned with robust governance requirements.
• Leading talent development and succession planning across the platform
• Implementing the development for emerging safety science areas
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, cross-industry groups and academic partners

What are we looking for?

• Advanced degree in toxicology or related scientific discipline
• Extensive experience in human safety assessment
• Deep understanding of European regulatory requirements (EFSA, ECHA, EC)
• Proven leadership experience managing large technical teams
• Demonstrated abilities in strategic thinking and problem solving
• Excellence in stakeholder management and communication
• Ability to utilise and deploy digital skills would be an advantage

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. 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. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

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.
• 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Hybrid working.
• Good onsite facilities including a staff restaurant, a gym and fitness classes.
• We offer 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 has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

Jealotts Hill has Disability Confident certification.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and our Jealott’s Hill site are a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we can to support you.