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Systemic Toxicology Leader

Syngenta
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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.

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

We are seeking a talented leader to join our Global Science Delivery Toxicology team based in Jealotts Hill. As a scientific leader in systemic toxicology, you will be accountable for the design and delivery of complex, critical mammalian toxicology studies, while pioneering new methodological approaches and advanced testing paradigms. You will demonstrate expert knowledge in the design, delivery, and interpretation of sub-chronic, chronic, and carcinogenicity data, with comprehensive understanding of mechanistic pathways and mode of action in chemical carcinogenesis. You will drive the implementation of innovative testing strategies, alternative methods, and emerging technologies for both systemic toxicity and carcinogenicity assessment. This leadership role requires someone who can challenge conventional approaches, integrate computational toxicology tools, and develop novel study designs that enhance predictive power while potentially reducing animal usage. You will lead the evolution of our leading-edge science, actively directing the development and validation of new testing frameworks and risk assessment methodologies that shape the future of toxicology research and carcinogenicity evaluation. You will partner with our strategic global CRO network to ensure data alignment with Syngenta standards and practices, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver best-in-class technical evaluation of mammalian toxicology data.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of toxicologists that are responsible for the design, delivery, and expert interpretation of complex mammalian toxicology studies, including systemic toxicity and carcinogenicity assessments, while driving innovation in methodological approaches and testing paradigms.
  • 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.

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.

What We Are 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, inculding contract research organsiations.
  • 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

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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 atop 5 employerand 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

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.Seniority level

  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • Job functionResearch
  • IndustriesChemical Manufacturing

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