Human Safety - Dietary Risk Assessment

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Job description

About Syngenta:Syngenta is leading science-based agtech company; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 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.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 agricultureAbout This Job:We are currently seeking a skilled scientist, to join a dynamic team who work collaboratively to ensure the safety to consumers following the use of Syngenta's crop protection products. The role requires the understanding, interpretation and integration of a wide range of residue chemistry data (e.g. metabolism, residue trials, processing) with toxicological outputs to provide consumer risk assessment positions and expertise into European and global projects. The role also requires the evaluation of new guidelines and approaches to dietary exposure and risk assessment to maintain Syngenta's competitive advantage. Leading the provision of dietary safety expertise on project teams and working with colleagues from other technical disciplines such as Environmental Safety, Toxicology, Metabolism, Regulatory Affairs and Project Management, are key components of the role.The job requires a diverse multidisciplinary skill set and offers the candidate an opportunity to develop a broad understanding of both the technical and regulatory aspects of Syngenta's active ingredients and products.Our current team members have come from a variety of backgrounds - Toxicology, Chemistry, Regulatory, Food Sciences, Nutrition, Defence.This role will include:Providing the dietary risk assessment input into project teamsEnsures the delivery and content of regulatory submission documents meet agreed timelines and qualityRepresent Syngenta in discussions with external regulatory authorities or industry associationsTo identify, define and solve key scientific problems, particularly on the design, use and interpretation of dietary exposure dataBy understanding current and future EU regulatory guidelines and issues, devise and advocate techno-regulatory strategies to gain and defend product registrationsParticipate in science projects and communicate the outcomes within Syngenta and at external venuesCapabilitiesCreative problem-solving skills, and an ability to facilitate constructive discussion and resolution of complex technical issues in a timely mannerAn aptitude and interest in working in multiple projects simultaneously and an ability to prioritise work effectivelyGood numeracy skillsEffective written and verbal communication including advocacy and influencing skillsKnowledge and experienceQualified to a minimum of degree level in chemistry, biochemistry, analytical science, environmental chemistry or related subject. A higher qualification is beneficial, but not a requirement.The following skills, and experience of working within EU regulatory frameworks, would be preferred, although training will be provided where necessaryExperience of leading and/or working within multi-disciplinary project teams, and managing high work demandsA proven track record of solving difficult and complex technical problemsKnowledge of the principles of dietary exposure and risk assessment in the agrochemical/pesticide industry, or in an industry where human exposure evaluations and risk assessments are conductedKnowledge of the EU pesticide guidelines relating to residue chemistry and experience of writing and reviewing EU technical submission documentsSyngenta will offer:Campus environment based at Jealott's Hill, Bracknell, BerkshireFull time and permanent contractCompetitive benefits and salaryAn opportunity to work collaboratively with team members who share a strong commitment and pride in their workGreat opportunities for personal and career developmentUp to 31.5 days annual holidayThe company supports flexible hours and hybrid working (home/office). We also welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time. Therefore we are happy to consider individual casesWe embrace and encourage diversity, and this is what drives our innovation and lets us outperform the market. #LI-MO1