Human Safety - Operator Exposure Safety Team Leader

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Job description

About Syngenta:Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. The Product Safety function is committed to the safe use of crop protection products.About This Job:We are currently seeking an operator safety team leader, to join a dynamic team who work collaboratively to ensure the safety to individuals in contact with Syngenta's crop protection products through normal farming uses (operator, worker, resident and bystander exposure). The Operator Safety team forms part of the Product Safety Department and this role will be based at Syngenta's UK Research and Development site at Jealott's Hill, Bracknell.The role involves the understanding, interpretation and integration of a wide range of data (e.g. metabolism and toxicological outputs) to provide robust non-dietary human risk assessment positions and expertise into European and Global projects. The role also requires the evaluation and application of new techno-regulatory guidelines and approaches to assessing human exposure and risk from the use of Syngenta products to maintain Syngenta's competitiveness in the agri-business. Leading the provision of human non-dietary exposure 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.This role will include:Leadership of a team of operator safety risk assessors with responsibility to identify training and development needs and conduct performance reviewsEnsure team members have the appropriate level of challenge in their priorities consistent with their own development and platform needsEnsuring team members get the required support to deal with any workload issuesHelp to identify any capacity and capability needs within the team and contribute towards recruitment strategies and processWork as part of the extended Human Safety leadership team to deliver platform priorities.Technical support to teamProviding the operator 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 associationsInterpreting and applying exposure data and analyses in the assessment of human safetyBy understanding current and future EU regulatory guidelines and issues, devise and advocate techno-regulatory strategies to gain and defend product registrationsParticipating in, and leading, science projects that advance the work of the Operator Safety team, and communicating the outcomes within Syngenta and at external venuesCapabilitiesAn aptitude and interest in leading teams with a focus on developing people and driving delivery.Creative 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 skillsAbility to build internal and external networks.Effective written and verbal communication including advocacy and influencing skillsKnowledge and experienceTo be qualified to a minimum of degree level in a relevant scientific discipline such as chemistry, biochemistry, analytical science, environmental chemistry, toxicology 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 operator exposure and risk assessment in the agrochemical/pesticide industry, or in an industry where human exposure evaluations and risk assessments are conductedKnowledge of techno-regulatory pesticide guidelines relating to operator safety, and experience of writing and reviewing technical submission documentsThe following skills, and leadership experience, would be preferred, although training will be provided where necessaryTrack record of effective team leadershipSyngenta 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