Toxicology Technical Expert 4

Syngenta’s Crop Protection Product Safety group is committed to applying world-class science and winning innovation to offer farmers safe, cost-effective solutions that address the demands of a rapidly changing world.  We are looking for a project expert in toxicology to join our Human Safety Team.  This is a mid-career / senior level professional position with extensive career growth opportunities. You may:

• provide insight and foresight to Human Safety toxicology on technical advances, scientific findings, challenges and their implications to Product Safety's ability to achieve success, and provide high level toxicology inputs to various project teams and technical expert groups,
• lead or contribute to a group of technical experts in an area of expertise to develop and advance safety assessment strategies; experience and expertise in NAMs and next generation toxicology are highly desirable,
• assume accountability for developing new active ingredients (AI) or maintaining and expanding product registrations for existing AIs,
• represent Human Safety to provide interpreted data and advice to multi-disciplinary project teams to enable dossier submissions and responses to regulatory questions, 
• represent Human Safety and Syngenta to external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies (US EPA and Canada PMRA) and industry-wide task forces and work groups.
• lead projects and/or represent Human Safety in multi-disciplinary product development teams, providing expert advice with both a regional (NA) and global view to designing testing programs and strategies to create business benefit
• lead projects through milestones and stage gate promotions by coordinating inputs from senior scientists, fellows, and expert groups, and working towards a Human Safety toxicology position which allows critical business and project decisions to be made
• execute project science plan by partnering with the study placement team and providing guidance to study managers from project perspectives
• determine toxicology data requirements for specific products, and understand, interpret, integrate, and use results in risk/safety assessments to demonstrate product safety
• develop towards a subject matter expert, provide high level technical input, or resume a technical leadership, advisory, or mentoring role
• identify and play a critical role in strategic science research projects that strengthen Syngenta’s understanding and application of toxicological science and therefore advance our testing strategies and advocacy efforts in product safety
• play a proactive role in independently identifying, defining, solving, and managing key issues or challenges in toxicology
• act as an advisor or major contributor on the design of new approach methods (NAMs) and testing strategies
• engage with other platforms in Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs to identify areas of improvement and enhance collaboration
• represent Syngenta in discussions related to the safety of Syngenta’s products with regulatory authorities utilizing strong presentation, advocacy, and negotiating skills to advance Syngenta’s positions
• be an active member of the toxicology community by networking with key stakeholders in regulatory bodies, research institutes, universities, expert circles, and interest/lobby associations
• participate in industry-wide task forces and work groups for toxicology topics that are important to Syngenta, and use your status as an externally credible and recognized toxicology expert to advance Syngenta’s positions

• A PhD in toxicology or related field, or combination of education and experience in a field relevant to safety assessment to support the development and maintenance of crop protection products. Work level will be adjusted based on education and experience.
• Knowledge of toxicology coupled with demonstrated strategic thinking, technical leadership, and/or project management skills
• Experience or strong understanding of the purpose and conduct of toxicology data generation in the context of risk assessment; ability to gain insights and foresights of strengths/vulnerabilities and translate them to risk management strategies
• Ability to make good technical judgements in a timely manner, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize work effectively
• Effective written/verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills with attention to details
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Traits & Abilities:

• Strong passion to develop and advocate new approach methods (NAMs) in safety assessment strategies
• Interest or experience working with human safety risk assessor, bio/statistical analyst, and/or data science expert

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits

• Additional information

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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.