Senior Technical Expert-Senior Toxicologist

Company Description
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.
Job Description Are you looking to use your expertise in mammalian toxicology to shape the future of agricultural science? We are seeking a talented leader to join our Global Science Delivery Toxicology team based in Jealotts Hill as a Senior Technical Expert – Senior Toxicologist. As a key member of the team, you will drive the design and delivery of complex, critical mammalian toxicology studies, demonstrating expertise in the design, delivery, and interpretation of sub-chronic and chronic systemic toxicology data. You will be a key driver in the evolution of our leading-edge science. You will partner with our strategic global CRO network to ensure data alignment with Syngenta standards and practices, working closely with the Global Head of Toxicology and project representatives to deliver best-in-class technical evaluation of mammalian toxicology data.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with global teams to design and deliver leading-edge, fit-for-purpose approaches aligned with regulatory requirements.
Act as a recognized expert for support with regulatory challenges and the development of appropriate technical strategies.
Proactively manage and resolve arising issues/challenges with study delivery and stakeholder management.
Opportunity for line management as part of the global toxicology team.
Key Accountabilities:
Ensure toxicology data is delivered to time, cost, and quality, and provide technical leadership both internally and externally.
Collaborate to develop innovative techno-regulatory strategies and advocate science-led, technical positions effectively to stakeholders.
Support the training and development of others, promoting Syngenta's purpose, values, and leadership model across the Product Safety organization.
Qualifications What are we looking for?
Advanced degree in a scientific discipline relevant to toxicology with extensive postgraduate experience and a broad understanding of toxicology associated with crop protection products.
Proven track record of effective technical or people leadership of a group of technical staff.
Proven ability to manage complexity and ambiguity and resolve business-critical issues in a collaborative manner with internal and external stakeholders, including contract research organisations.
Must understand and comply with both regional and global requirements that are placed on the team and deliver according to the appropriate defined standards and priorities.
Must be able to contribute innovation to both problem solving and the development of emerging science in the toxicology platform.
Additional Information Our site
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.
Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
Flexible working
We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
The opportunity to develop and apply your science within the chemical industry.
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 .
Jealott’s 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.

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